Aftershoot AI Retouching Is Here!

“Gone are the days of spending hours manually cleaning up skin. I’m so thankful for the ability to pull the photos I need into Aftershoot, adjust a few sliders, and watch it work its magic. It’s significantly sped up my editing workflow, and I’ve never delivered galleries this fast before.” - Sarah Boles, Photographer.

We know! And we are here for it!

Photographers have long battled the slow, manual, and fragmented process of retouching. Aftershoot’s latest AI Retouching feature fills a critical gap in the editing workflow, so you can deliver polished, professional images in record time, all within one platform. Now in Early Release, free until this September!

The Final Frustration in the Workflow

For years, Aftershoot helped photographers slash hours off their culling and editing time. But there was still one part of the workflow that made them groan: retouching.

Whether it’s acne removal, stray hairs, background distractions, or skin smoothing, retouching has always been the last (and often most painful) hurdle. Some photographers skipped it altogether. Others outsourced it or wrestled with manual software.

It wasn’t just inconvenient — it was slowing down creativity and delivery.

Retouching Was the Missing Piece in the Photography Workflow

Photographers today are expected to be multi-hyphenates: artists, marketers, editors, and business owners. They need tools that move as fast as they do.

Retouching was the one part of the process that felt like stepping back in time — manual, inconsistent, and time-consuming.

Aftershoot AI Retouching changes that. It offers smart, adjustable tools for skin, hair, background, and blemish fixes — all within the same platform photographers already know and love.

“We always put the photographer’s workflow first. This was one of those hangups that was truly a time-saver.”

What’s Inside: A Look at Aftershoot Retouching Features

We built it to help photographers achieve clean, natural, and polished images without the heavy lifting. It handles the most common (and time-consuming) retouching needs with smart AI tools designed to maintain the integrity of your original photo.

1. Blemish Removal

Clean up skin distractions while preserving natural skin tone and texture.

• Acne – Detects and removes acne spots, regenerating the skin area to blend seamlessly.
  
• Freckles – Identifies freckles and gently blends them to match the surrounding skin tone and texture.
  
• Blemishes – Targets pigmentation, uneven patches, and discolorations, smoothing them into the skin naturally.

2. Wrinkle Reduction

Softens fine lines and wrinkles while maintaining the skin’s original character.

• Forehead – Detects forehead wrinkles and blends them for a smoother look.
  
• Eye Bags – Reduces under-eye puffiness and dark circles to match natural skin.
  
• Smile Lines – Softens deep smile lines while keeping the facial structure intact.
  

3. Teeth Enhancements

Improve smiles with subtle, realistic adjustments.

• Teeth Brightening – Gently brightens teeth by adjusting color pixels and blending them for a natural finish.
  
• Teeth Whitening – Whitens teeth realistically without over-editing or artificial shine.
  

4. Face Enhancements

Refine facial features while keeping expressions and textures authentic.

• Face Brightening – Adds subtle brightness to the face, enhancing clarity and balance.
  
• Face Smoothening – Smooths out skin texture while preserving natural pores and tone.
  
• Face Shine – Removes shine from flash, oily skin, or lighting to create an even finish.
  
• Eye Brightening – Enhances the brightness of the eyes for better pop and clarity in portraits.
  

5. Glare Removal

Fix reflective issues with intelligent regeneration.

• Glass Glare – Detects and removes glare from eyeglasses for a clean, natural look.
  

6. Hair Cleanup

Eliminate distractions without compromising the original image

• Stray Hair Removal – Detects and removes flyaways and loose strands to clean up the edges of your subject’s hair.
  

7. Skin Retouching (Body)

• Body Smoothening – Evens out the subject’s skin tone across the entire body for a consistent look.
  
• Body Blemishes – Removes visible skin marks on shoulders, arms, or back — ideal for sleeveless outfits or beach sessions.
  

8. Patch Tool (Object Removal)

Remove unwanted objects in just a few clicks. Perfect for eliminating small distractions or background clutter in seconds.

9. Batch Retouching

And the best part? You don’t have to retouch one photo at a time. With Aftershoot, you can apply your retouching settings across multiple images in one go, saving tons of time while keeping your edits consistent. Every tool is adjustable, so you’re always in control of how subtle or strong the final look is. Whether you’re fine-tuning a high-end portrait session or quickly cleaning up a batch of family photos, Aftershoot Retouching helps you get polished, natural-looking results without spending hours behind the screen.

10. Retouching Presets

Short on time? Presets have your back. Instead of adjusting every slider manually, you can simply pick from a set of ready-made Retouching Presets: curated combos that give you quick, consistent results with just one click. 

You can even save your own custom presets based on your favorite settings,  perfect for creating your signature look in seconds.

The Problem: Retouching Was Slowing You Down, or Costing You Extra

Photographers told us what they needed loud and clear:

• “If only there was acne removal…”
  
• “If only Aftershoot could clean up backgrounds…”
  
• “If only I didn’t have to open another program just to fix a few things…”
  

So we took those If onlys and turned them into Now you can.

“While it doesn’t seem like a big deal, hitting command+E and waiting for Photoshop to open for every session is so time-consuming,” said Justin. “So much so, I would skip retouching altogether if I could. It was just that painful.”

Now you can cull, edit, and retouch – all within the same app.

Photography Is an Art — Retouching Should Feel Like It Too

This isn’t about perfection. It’s about power.

“Photography is an art. It starts in camera, but art isn’t just opening a box of paint and putting it on a canvas. It’s mixing, blending, and tweaking to ignite your canvas. That’s exactly what Aftershoot helps you do: polish a moment to perfection.”

Whether you’re removing temporary blemishes or enhancing skin tone, AI Retouching gives photographers the tools to elevate their work while staying true to their style.

“Pimples aren’t permanent, so why should they be forever memorialized in a photo?”

The Emotional Shift: From Overwhelmed to Empowered

This isn’t just a workflow update. It’s a creative unlock.

“When a photographer retouches an image, we want them to feel empowered. Magazines enhance skin and lighting all the time, and now, photographers can do it too, without a team of retouchers behind them.”

The goal isn’t just speed. It’s confidence. And with this, you can produce your best work without the friction.

The Future of Photography Workflows Starts Here

From culling to editing to retouching, Aftershoot is becoming the one platform photographers can rely on from start to finish.

“Our job won’t be done until a photographer can import images, come back, and see a well-curated, final set that just needs a quick glance before upload.”

And today, with AI Retouching added to the mix, that future is here!

Whether you're editing a full portrait session or just adding the final polish to a wedding gallery, Aftershoot AI Retouching is built to elevate your work with a click.