Clipping path
A clipping path, also called a deep etch, is a closed vector outline drawn around the subject. Everything inside the path is kept, everything outside is removed. It is the right tool when the subject has defined edges.
From $0.39 per image
Choose this when
- Boxes, bags, shoes, bikes, furniture and electronics
- Products with sharp or smooth, clearly defined outlines
- Large batches where speed and consistency matter
Choose something else when
- Hair, fur or fuzzy edges: choose image masking
- Semi-transparent items such as glass or veils: choose image masking
What you get
- A smooth closed path, edited at high zoom on every edge
- Path saved inside the PSD if you want to reuse it
- JPG, PNG, PSD or TIFF output
Examples
Clipping path on real files
Price per image
Priced by complexity
The tier depends on how hard the edges are, not on file size. Send a sample and we confirm the tier before you commit to a batch.
Large batches: ask for volume pricing.
| Complexity | USD per image |
|---|---|
| EasyOne object, clean edges, plain backdrop. | $0.39 |
| SimpleA few objects or gentle curves. | $0.75 |
| MediumSeveral objects, finer edges or mild detail. | $1.25 |
| ComplexFine detail such as chains, mesh, spokes or dense groups. | $5.00 |
| Super complexVery dense or fragile edges, many separate parts. | $8.00 |
Questions
About clipping path
Clipping path or background removal?
For you the result is the same: the background is gone. Clipping path is the method we use when the subject has crisp edges, and it is priced the same. Not sure which fits? Send a sample.
Can I keep the path?
Yes. Ask for a layered PSD and the path comes with it, so your own team can reuse it.
Often ordered together
Test us on your own images
Send a few samples, up to 25 MB. You see the finished result before you order anything.