Image masking
Image masking separates subjects with soft, fine or semi-transparent edges, such as hair, fur, feathers, lace and glass. A mask keeps those fine details where a hard path would cut them off.
From $0.50 per image
Choose this when
- Portraits and fashion shots with loose hair
- Fur, feathers, fringe, lace and knitwear
- Plants, glass and other see-through or wispy subjects
Choose something else when
- Hard-edged products where a clipping path is quicker and cheaper
What you get
- Fine edge detail kept instead of a harsh cut
- Layered PSD with the mask, so it can be adjusted later
- Transparent PNG or a new background
Examples
Image masking 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. | $0.50 |
| SimpleA few objects or gentle curves. | $0.75 |
| MediumSeveral objects, finer edges or mild detail. | $1.00 |
| ComplexFine detail such as chains, mesh, spokes or dense groups. | $1.50 |
| Super complexVery dense or fragile edges, many separate parts. | $3.00 |
Questions
About image masking
Why is masking not priced like clipping path?
The work is different: a mask is painted and refined around soft edges. Prices on this site are what we charge today; the tier depends on how fine the edges are.
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.