Image masking services
Effortlessly eliminate backgrounds from images featuring hair, fur, and intricate borders.
Delegate the intricate task of photo masking, allowing you to focus on advanced edits and the seamless operation of your business.
Outsource image masking services
After a full day of shooting, the last thing you want is to spend hours on photo masking, especially when dealing with intricate details like hair or fur for a white background. Engage in the enjoyable aspects of your work—planning shoots and creative retouching—rather than painstakingly outlining every strand of hair. Opting for image masking services means you can bypass the tedious edits, preserving your creative energy for tasks that truly challenge and inspire you.
Leave it to the photoshop experts
Delegate your most intricate clipping path projects to Path's team of experts, with rates starting at just 39¢ per image. Experience the efficiency of getting large batches of images edited faster and more affordably, often within a swift 6-hour turnaround.
Precision is our priority – with hand-drawn image clipping paths and meticulous attention to detail, we ensure flawless clipping paths and immaculate photo cut-outs. Cleaner photos translate to higher conversions, enhancing the visual appeal of your content.
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Image masking is an intricate method designed to eliminate backgrounds from images featuring subjects with soft or fuzzy edges, such as hair, wool, or fur. In contrast to clipping path services, which are akin to cutting out images from a magazine, image masking involves a labor-intensive process. It demands advanced Photoshop techniques to meticulously address every minute detail, ensuring a seamless removal of even the tiniest strands of hair or fur.
Our process initiates with the creation of hand-drawn clipping paths, particularly along straight edges. Subsequently, we employ a suite of Photoshop masking tools and advanced techniques to delve into the finer intricacies of background removal:- Hand-drawn clipping paths
- The background eraser tool
- The magic eraser tool
- The channel mask
- The color separation technique
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Not all clipping paths are alike, so the rates for each project vary. Every image is different, but we follow standard pricing guidelines to make sure your rate is always clear and objective, even if you’re working with a different designer.
Here’s an overview of how we price different clipping path projects:1. Basic image masking projects –0.75¢ per image
Images in this category are characterized by their simplicity. They typically feature smooth edges around the main object, with a small section of the image incorporating elements like fur, hair, or transparency.
Great for:
- Eyeglasses
- Handbags, clutches, and jewelry with tassels
- Clothing with a fringed hem
- Transparent or translucent empty containers
- Glassware
2. Simple image masking projects – $1.15 per image
This category encompasses the majority of images, constituting nearly 50% of image masking orders at Path. These images present a slightly higher level of complexity than the "basic" category, often featuring a greater portion of the object with furry or fuzzy edges, or the object itself possessing intricate, smooth edges.
Great for:
- One person with a head of hair in a photo
- Fur-lined boots
- Jewelry with intricate settings
- Translucent gemstones
- Topiaries and simple floral arrangements in opaque vases
- A single stuffed animal with mostly smooth borders, but some furry edges
3. Medium image masking projects – $1.65 per image
This category encompasses the majority of images, constituting nearly 50% of image masking orders at Path. These images present a slightly higher level of complexity than the "basic" category, often featuring a greater portion of the object with furry or fuzzy edges, or the object itself possessing intricate, smooth edges.
Great for:
- One person with a head of hair in a photo
- Fur-lined boots
- Jewelry with intricate settings
- Translucent gemstones
- Topiaries and simple floral arrangements in opaque vases
- A single stuffed animal with mostly smooth borders, but some furry edges
4. Complex image masking projects – $1.95 per image
This category encompasses the majority of images, constituting nearly 50% of image masking orders at Path. These images present a slightly higher level of complexity than the "basic" category, often featuring a greater portion of the object with furry or fuzzy edges, or the object itself possessing intricate, smooth edges.
Great for:
- One person with a head of hair in a photo
- Fur-lined boots
- Jewelry with intricate settings
- Translucent gemstones
- Topiaries and simple floral arrangements in opaque vases
- A single stuffed animal with mostly smooth borders, but some furry edges
4. Super complex image masking projects – $3 per image
This category encompasses the majority of images, constituting nearly 50% of image masking orders at Path. These images present a slightly higher level of complexity than the "basic" category, often featuring a greater portion of the object with furry or fuzzy edges, or the object itself possessing intricate, smooth edges.
Great for:
- One person with a head of hair in a photo
- Fur-lined boots
- Jewelry with intricate settings
- Translucent gemstones
- Topiaries and simple floral arrangements in opaque vases
- A single stuffed animal with mostly smooth borders, but some furry edges
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Common techniques include layer masking, alpha masking, and translucent masking. Each method is chosen based on the specific requirements of the image.
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Yes, image masking is effective for images with transparent elements, allowing for precise and clean removal of backgrounds or specific areas.
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Turnaround time varies based on the service provider and image complexity. It can range from a few hours to several days.
Why ecommerce entrepreneurs and photographers outsource image masking services?
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40,000+
customers have trusted us with their image edits.
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3,148
images are edited each day.
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We don’t use automated software here. Every clipping path is carefully done by hand. We’re not finished until every item of clothing and accessory appears natural, and the colors and textures look just right.
How it works
- Request a quote for the images you need edited — we’ll get back to you within 45 minutes
- Approve your quote and give us the green light to get started
- Upload your images, and then let us do the rest
You don’t have to do everything yourself
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A busy professional photographer with batches of edits due from a recent product photoshoot
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An ecommerce retailer who wants to use their time to move the needle instead of fiddling around in Photoshop
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A freelancer or agency with tight client deadlines and tons of other deliverables to wrangle
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Find the time to fall in love with your work again
