
STARTING AT 39¢ PER IMAGE
Background removal services
Get product photos that pop
Outsource your background removal and get those tedious, nitty-gritty edits off your plate.
Every image edited by humans, not by AI
AI photo editing tools can definitely speed things up—but at what cost? Many AI background removers only work with small resolution images, not to mention the time you have to spend manually inspecting each shot to find the inevitable imperfections. Most background removal jobs require some level of human intelligence to distinguish between the product and the background.
When you work with real people like the Path design team, there are no AI tech limitations. Every image is edited to perfection—no missed edges, awkward edits, or leftover background noise. Just pixel-perfect product photos edited by hand, every time.

Leave it to the experts

Outsource even your most intricate clipping path projects to Path’s team of experts, starting at 39¢ per image. You can get large batches of images edited faster and cheaper, in as little as 6 hours.
Hand-drawn image clipping paths and careful attention to detail means you get perfect clipping paths and clean photo cut-outs. The cleaner the photos, the more conversions you’ll get.
What is actually involved in background removal service?
Background removal is when you isolate the subject of a photo and wipe the rest of the image clean. You’re then left with a crisp white background (or a different background). Product photos with white backgrounds have become the industry norm, and many popular online marketplaces require white backgrounds.
Places where background removal can be especially useful:
- Ecommerce spaces, for selling products online
- Selling products on online marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, or Etsy
- In your own online catalog on your site






Having a white background ensures a clean, simple look and makes sure your product is the star of the image.
Image background removal isn’t only for white backgrounds. You can also add a single-color background, or a “contextual” background, like a beach if you’re selling beach towels, for example.
When should I use background removal service?
When to use background removal
- To comply with requirements of online marketplaces, such as Amazon and eBay
- When the background is distracting or takes focus away from the subject of the image
- To showcase the details of your product and make it stand out
- To draw attention to an object in the foreground
- If you need to isolate and show specific features of a product or object
- Create a uniform background on multiple images, such as a product catalog or ecommerce store
- To achieve a transparent background






Having a white background ensures a clean, simple look and makes sure your product is the star of the image.
Image background removal isn’t only for white backgrounds. You can also add a single-color background, or a “contextual” background, like a beach if you’re selling beach towels, for example.
When not to use background removal
- When the existing background provides great context for the object
- If you can use lighting and backdrops to create white background product photos when you shoot






How much background removal service cost?
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 background removal – 39¢ per image






Clipping path allows you to manipulate the background of the subject of your image. You can create white backgrounds for selling products online, or display your subjects in any setting.
At Path, we outline each image by hand. Automatons and AI can lead to Photoshop fails and unhappy customers. Trained (human) graphic designers have the common sense and keen eye to make sure edited photos look just right.
2. Simple background removal – 69¢ per image
A simple clipping path is slightly more complex, so it takes a bit more time. Simple clipping paths remove objects that have more edges and curves, like a wine bottle or a car. They also work for objects that have a “hole” in them (like the interior of a mug handle or the inside of a ring or necklace).






- Simple jewelry
- Vehicles
- A simple item of clothing
- Other standalone products
3. Medium background removal – $1.29 per image
A medium clipping path is used for objects with complicated edges. These are typically complex enough that several paths are created and then merged together to get the final result.






- A grouping of simple items
- Shoes
- Items of clothing with more complex shapes and curves
4. Complex background removal – $2.99 per image
A complex clipping path is applied to objects with very complicated edges, multiple holes, and possibly multiple objects or varied levels of transparency. These types of clipping paths are incredibly time-consuming and call for more advanced skills.






- Groupings of multiple items of clothing
- Furniture sets
- Strollers
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Laurel Kuitunen
I like CPI the best of all the companies out there like them, because they communicate. If they have questions in regards to anything they let me know right away. They also do a great job on the alpha channels of products and pets. If there is an issue with an image for any reason, they will fix it quickly.

Laurel Kuitunen
I like CPI the best of all the companies out there like them, because they communicate. If they have questions in regards to anything they let me know right away. They also do a great job on the alpha channels of products and pets. If there is an issue with an image for any reason, they will fix it quickly.

Laurel Kuitunen
I like CPI the best of all the companies out there like them, because they communicate. If they have questions in regards to anything they let me know right away. They also do a great job on the alpha channels of products and pets. If there is an issue with an image for any reason, they will fix it quickly.

Laurel Kuitunen
I like CPI the best of all the companies out there like them, because they communicate. If they have questions in regards to anything they let me know right away. They also do a great job on the alpha channels of products and pets. If there is an issue with an image for any reason, they will fix it quickly.