Imago FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about the AI-Powered Bulk Image Enhancer

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Imago is a bulk image processor with two main modes:
  • Basic conversion: Convert RAW, TIFF, PNG, etc. → JPEG (or other formats) – completely free, no credits/API needed
  • AI enhancement: Use Google's Gemini AI to colorize old photos, change backgrounds, add birthday themes, create candid looks, upscale, retouch, etc.

You organize enhancements by putting images in folders with a prompt.txt file containing your instructions.

You have two main choices:
  • Professional (one-time payment) — Use your own Google Gemini API key. You only pay Google's API usage fees.
  • Credits model — Buy credits from us. Each AI-enhanced image consumes credits (basic conversion is always free).

No subscription required in either case — pay once or buy credits as you need them.

Only if you choose the Professional (one-time) plan.

If you use our credits system, you don't need any API key — we handle the AI processing for you.

Very simple folder-based system:

  1. Create subfolders inside your main source folder (e.g. "Birthday Theme", "Colorize Old Photos", "Tropical Background")
  2. Place a file named prompt.txt inside each subfolder with your desired AI instructions
  3. Put the images you want enhanced that way into the corresponding folder

Example prompts:

  • "natural realistic colorization of vintage black and white family photo, high detail"
  • "add colorful birthday balloons, cake, joyful party atmosphere, keep subject realistic"
  • "remove original background, place person on beautiful tropical beach at sunset"

Black & White → Realistic Colorization

Before and after examples using AI:

It depends on:
  • Number of images
  • Whether AI enhancement is enabled
  • Image resolution
  • Your internet speed (for AI processing)

Basic RAW→JPEG conversion is very fast. AI enhancements can take 10–60+ seconds per image depending on complexity. Large batches may run for hours — keep your computer on.

Yes! You can cancel at any time. Images that are already being processed will finish, but no new ones will start.

Windows: This is common for new/indie software. Click "More info" → "Run anyway".

Mac: Right-click → Open (or go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Allow). You may need to enter your password once.

Imago is safe — we just haven't paid for expensive code-signing certificates yet.

Check the Prompt Library section on our website (or in the app documentation).
We regularly add new examples for popular use cases: vintage colorization, birthday themes, professional headshots, fantasy styles, background replacement, etc.

At present, the application supports the following formats: .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .heic, .cr2, .cr3, .nef, .arw, .rw2, .orf, .dng. We are actively working on adding support for more formats in future updates.

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