What Is a Clipping Path Service?
A clipping path service creates precise vector outlines around an object by placing anchor points along every edge and curve, isolating the object with pixel-level accuracy for flawless background removal, high-quality image compositing, and print production.
What Types of Clipping Path Services Are Available?
To offer top-notch service, we have classified this particular service into 6 categories depending on the products' complexity. Based on the category, they apply different clipping path techniques to bring out immaculate output. Have a look at the categories underneath-
Basic Clipping Path
Basic clipping path is mainly applied on products appearing straight, rectangular, square, round, and oval. It’s an elementary category in which products don’t contain any hole. Among the products that come under this category, book, cup, monitor, mobile, ball, egg, etc. are worth mentioning.
Starts From
$ 0.49
Images/24Hr
3000
Simple Clipping Path
Simple clipping path is utilized on straight, square, rectangular, round, and oval products. But the core difference between simple and basic clipping path is in the existence of hole. In simple clipping path, products like Shirt, pants, watch, glass, ring show up with holes.
Starts From
$ 0.99
Images/24Hr
3000
Medium Clipping Path
In medium clipping path, products contain several holes, unlike simple clipping path. The products also show up with a higher number of anchor points, meaning the curves and twists are more. Products like bracelet, shoe, knick-knack, engine parts, set of watches, etc. come under this category.
Starts From
$ 1.50
Images/24Hr
3000
Complex Clipping Path
Complex clipping path as the name appears is used for products having complex shapes and designs. Generally, products having many holes (Over 10) and many closed paths fall under this category. Products under this method include necklace, chain, net, furry doll, chandelier, tree, building, etc.
Starts From
$ 4.50
Images/24Hr
3000
Multiple Clipping Path
Multiple clipping path is for those types of images that require creating multiple or many paths. This method also allows outlining the patterns and edges giving the customers an opportunity to create multiple images of the same product. For instance, if there is a model wearing shirt, pants, cap, and a pair of shoes, we will create a separate path for each of the items.
Starts From
$ 7.50
Images/24Hr
3000
Super Complex Clipping Path
Many images appear having countless anchor points and paths. This is exactly where super-complex clipping path is applied. Bicycle, motorbike, motor car, group of people, collection of food items, set of jewelry, etc. can be considered some of the examples. This method is very laborious and time-consuming to apply due to the excessive intricacies of products.
Starts From
$ 10.50
Images/24Hr
3000
When Should You Use
Clipping Path vs. Image Masking?
image masking for soft, fuzzy, or translucent edges such as hair, fur, gauze, and glass, where vector paths
cannot capture the fine detail required.
CLIPPING PATH
- ◉ Hard, rigid product boundaries
- ◉ Electronics, furniture, packaging
- ◉ Fully reusable vector paths
- ◉ Fastest for solid-edged items
Image Masking
- ◉ Soft, fuzzy or transparent edges
- ◉ Hair, fur, gauze, glass
- ◉ Advanced Wacom tablet tools
- ◉ Superior for translucent subjects
How Much Does
Clipping Path Service Cost?
Basic Clipping Path
$0.49
Simple Clipping Path
$0.99
Compound Clipping Path
$2.99
Extra-compound Clipping Path
$4.49
Complex Clipping Path
$7.49
Extra-complex Clipping Path
$9.99
How Is a Clipping Path Created Step by Step?
points along every curve until the path closes. The completed path is saved, then applied to isolate the subject and
remove its background. Let's introduce with some methods we follow -
Using Hand-Drawing Photoshop Pen tool
In the process of clipping path, we cut out a 2D image using the pen tool from Photoshop to bring out a perfect output.
At first, our professional photo editors draw a path around the edge of a subject. Once the path drawing is complete, the image background is removed and the subject remains as part of the image.
Clipping path is generally applied to the photographs that contain objects having hard and smooth edges like table, chair, mannequin, etc. For the sake of providing better output, we categorize this into different parts based on product difficulty.
Apply Path Around 2 Pixels Inside from Product Edge
When clipping path technique isn’t adequate to maintain perfection in background cut-out, image masking is the go-to one then. Image masking is a strategy we apply in objects having soft and rough edges using pen tablet (Wacom) that enables hand-drawing and selecting images with accuracy. The remaining portions having a hard edge are drawn and selected by the pen tool of Adobe Photoshop.
Depending on the needs of an image, we apply different sorts of image masking techniques, including layer masking, alpha channel masking, fur and hair masking, transparent masking, refine edge masking, and color masking to cut out the background.
What Is the Turnaround Time for Bulk
Clipping Path Orders?
hours. Simple and basic images receive the fastest turnaround, while complex and multiple-path orders
take longer depending on the volume and edge difficulty involved.
What Industries Benefit
Most from Clipping Path?
E-commerce retailers, product photographers, advertising agencies, graphic design firms, and catalog publishers rely on pixel-perfect background removal to meet strict platform requirements and drive purchasing decisions. Major platforms enforce white background standards. Amazon, Shopify, and eBay mandate these specifications, and our team ensures every output is compliant.
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Fashion & Apparel
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Electronics
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Food & Beverage
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Publishing
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Advertising
Why Choose Hand-Drawn Clipping Path Over AI Background Removal?
Hand-drawn clipping path delivers edge precision automated AI tools cannot match on complex products. Manual pen-tool paths produce clean, reusable vector outlines and preserve fine detail, whereas AI removal often damages intricate edges and loses quality on detailed images.
How Do You Place a
Clipping Path Service Order?
To place an order, request a quote or upload your images through our Upload Files page, sending
bulk images in a single zip file. Confirm your editing instructions and return format,
and our team delivers the finished files on schedule.
Upload your images
Upload images individually or as a ZIP file. Supports 10 files at a time, 500 MB each. Larger batches can be shared via Google Drive or Dropbox.
Confirm your instructions
Fill out the quote form with your contact details, project instructions, preferred delivery format, and service type.
Submit order
Submit your quote request to place your clipping path order. We usually reply in less than 30 minutes.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS(FAQ)
- If you need to remove or cut out background from an image, clipping path is the way to go.
- In the case of selecting a portion of an image to color-correct that part, clipping path tactic does the trick.
- When you need to modify the shape of a portion of an image, you can select that portion with clipping path.
- You can even remove unwanted object from an image applying clipping path around the edge of that object.
Ans: It's simple. All you have to do is go to our "Upload Files" page and upload all your images via Hightail or WeTransfer. Bear in mind, you can upload a maximum of 500 GB file in Hightail. At a time, a maximum of 5 files can be uploaded. So, if you have bulk images, upload them in a zip file and send us.
However, if you have images weighing in excess of 500 GB, you have to contact us to get access to our FTP server.
TESTIMONIALS
Over 15,000 photo editing clients all over the world, some of them speak for us!
Nicholsons , E-commerce, Product Seller
I use Color Experts on a regular basis to clip my images and place them on a white background ready for use on my website. I am always impressed by the quality of the work which helps to show my website at its best. The quick “turn around” time is vital in helping us to keep our online product catalogue fresh and up-to-date.
Kith Wig Seratch , AB Kajpromenaden, Helsingborg Sweden
CEI has been providing me clipping path services for a long time. The quality and turnaround time are second to none. I recommend CEI for superior Clipping Path and top-notch Image Manipulation Services at very very reasonable cost.
Jon Ven Gorder , Van Gorder Studis, Fairfield, CT USA
As a digital photographer, I’ve relied on color Expert many times for high quality clipping path, completed and delivered overnight. My clients demand fast service and Color Expert help me deliver it.
Laurie G. , Photographer
I had shot some peewee league football players and was going to select them all out – individually and make one big team collage… Color experts clipping service was awesome!! Saved me MANY hours of work – especially since that is not typically what I do and selecting out takes me longer than an expert :)
Caroline, Dropshipping Suppliers
Hello to you and your wonderful staff! You and your company has provided excellent service to me at an excellent price for many years. I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your professionalism and excellence in the quality of work you provide.
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