Clipping Path vs. Masking: What’s the Difference?
Clipping path and image masking both achieve similar results for isolating subjects—but they rely on different editing techniques.
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Clipping path
Get precise background removal and clean cutouts for e-commerce and product images with our expert clipping path services.
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Background removal
Achieve flawless images with our background removal service, specializing in precise elimination for a clean, professional look.
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Image masking
Expertly remove backgrounds from hair, fur, and complex borders with our image masking for flawless, detailed cutouts.
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Shadow
Add depth and dimension to your images with our natural, drop, and reflection shadows, ensuring a realistic, professional look.
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Ghost mannequin
Elevate apparel images with ghost mannequin services, removing mannequins to highlight clothing’s fit with a seamless, 3D effect.
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Mirror effect
Create perfectly symmetrical apparel product photos that can help boost sales.
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Color change
Showcase products in various colors with our color variants service, ensuring each option is vibrant, accurate, and professional.
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Photo retouching
Enhance images with our photo retouching, refining details and correcting imperfections for a polished, stunning look.
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Vector conversion
Convert images to scalable vectors with our service, perfect for logos and illustrations with precise detailing and quality.
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Multi-clipping path
Isolate multiple objects and areas with our multi-clipping path services, providing clean cutouts for detailed, professional visuals.
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- Image Editing services
- Clipping path
Get precise background removal and clean cutouts for e-commerce and product images with our expert clipping path services.
- Background removal
Achieve flawless images with our background removal service, specializing in precise elimination for a clean, professional look.
- Image masking
Expertly remove backgrounds from hair, fur, and complex borders with our image masking for flawless, detailed cutouts.
- Shadow
Add depth and dimension to your images with our natural, drop, and reflection shadows, ensuring a realistic, professional look.
- Ghost mannequin
Elevate apparel images with ghost mannequin services, removing mannequins to highlight clothing’s fit with a seamless, 3D effect.
- Mirror effect
Create perfectly symmetrical apparel product photos that can help boost sales.
- Color change
Showcase products in various colors with our color variants service, ensuring each option is vibrant, accurate, and professional.
- Photo retouching
Enhance images with our photo retouching, refining details and correcting imperfections for a polished, stunning look.
- Vector conversion
Convert images to scalable vectors with our service, perfect for logos and illustrations with precise detailing and quality.
- Multi-clipping path
Isolate multiple objects and areas with our multi-clipping path services, providing clean cutouts for detailed, professional visuals.
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How to Use Background Removal Services to Improve Your Product Photos
Remove the background, highlight your product, and make some sales.
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