Clipping Path Services for Product & E-commerce Photos
We cut out your products by hand with the Photoshop pen tool, so every edge is clean and every image is ready for a white background, a new backdrop or a marketplace listing. From simple single items to super-complex products with gaps and fine parts, from $0.50 per image.
- Paths drawn point by point with the pen tool
- Single, multi-path and super-complex work
- Delivered in 24 hours, or about 6 with rush
- Paths saved inside PSD or TIFF files
What Is a Clipping Path?
A clipping path is a vector outline drawn around a product with the Photoshop pen tool. It separates the product from its background so we can remove, replace or color the background, add shadows, or edit parts of the product on their own. Because the path is drawn by hand, edges stay sharp and accurate even on complex shapes.
- Crisp, accurate outlines
- Reusable paths stored in the file
- JPG, PNG, TIFF or layered PSD
Clipping Path Services We Offer
From a single mug to a full catalog, every outline is traced by an editor and reviewed by QC.
Basic Clipping Path
Simple shapes like mugs, boxes, books and phones, cut out cleanly.
Complex Clipping Path
Products with curves, holes and many edges, such as chairs and jewelry.
Super-Complex Clipping Path
Bicycles, nets, fences and products with many gaps and fine parts.
Compound Clipping Path
Several objects or holes in one image, cut out together.
White & Transparent Background
Pure white or see-through backgrounds behind the traced product.
Shadow & Reflection
Natural drop shadows or mirror reflections so products look grounded.
Resize & Marketplace Prep
Crop, align and export to the size your store or marketplace needs.
Multi-Clipping Path
Separate paths for each part, so you can recolor or edit them one by one.
Clipping Path Samples
Each pair shows the photo we received and the traced result we returned.
Basic clipping path
Super-complex clipping path
Compound clipping path
Who Uses Our Clipping Paths
Businesses that need hard-edged products cut out cleanly, week after week.
Clipping Path Pricing
Starting prices per image, based on how many points and paths the outline needs. The exact price depends on detail and the delivery time you need, and we confirm it after reviewing all of your files.
Basic
Simple products with smooth edges
- White or transparent background
- Simple single-path cut-out
- Crop, resize and straighten
- Marketplace-ready export
Advanced
Harder shapes and busy backgrounds
- Everything in Basic
- Curves, holes and harder edges
- Basic retouching and color
- Object or shadow removal
Professional
Complex products and multi-paths
- Everything in Advanced
- Multi-path for each part
- Natural drop shadows
- Group and packshot cut-outs
High-End
Super-complex images
- Nets, fences, bikes, furniture
- Many paths and selections
- Mirror and reflection shadows
- High-end retouching
Clipping paths sit within our photo editing services. When a product has hair, fur or see-through parts, image masking takes over; for a finished white or transparent result see background removal, and to ground the cut-out add Photoshop shadow services.
Why Brands Choose Vector Design US for Clipping Paths
Pen tool, never magic wand
Each path is plotted by hand, so edges stay sharp on thin parts, gaps and tight curves.
Consistent catalog framing
We follow your style notes for background, margin, shadow and size on every image.
Staffed for big catalogs
Over 40 in-house designers across several shifts handle thousands of product photos, and repeat clients can be invoiced monthly.
A Brooklyn company since 2010
Files are checked by QC, revisions are included twice, and our 100% money-back guarantee stands behind each order.
AI and auto-select tools
- Rough, jagged or blurry outlines
- Gaps and holes left filled in
- Shape changes between images
- Edges to repair before every upload
Traced by our clipping path editors
- Sharp, accurate pen tool edges
- Fine parts and gaps cut cleanly
- Same outline quality across the catalog
- Paths you can reuse later
Example: Chairs for a Furniture Catalog
Example: a furniture maker photographs 25 dining chairs with open backs and spindles in its warehouse and needs them on white for a print catalog.
- The brief
- Remove the warehouse background, including the gaps between spindles and legs, keep the path in each file and add a soft floor shadow.
- What we do
- Editors trace the outer frame and every opening as compound paths, set each chair on white and add one matching shadow style.
- What you receive
- Print-size TIFFs with the paths saved, plus web JPGs, ready for the catalog layout.
How It Works
Send product photos
Upload a few images or share a cloud link, and tell us the background and size you want.
Confirm the quote
We review the shapes and email an exact price and timeline; tracing starts after payment by PayPal, Visa or Mastercard.
Tracing and QC
Editors draw each path by hand and a reviewer zooms in on edges before delivery.
Get your files
Download JPG, PNG, TIFF or layered PSD, with two revision rounds included.
What Our Clipping Path Clients Say
“I often receive jpg logos from clients who need to do signage or embroidery, where vector art is required. I’ve used Vector Design for several years and they are always extremely quick and the quality of their vector files is excellent.”Merili LoucksSignage & embroidery · Google review
“I’ve been in the promotional products industry for 45 years and they are the most efficient design company I have worked with.”Don GardinerPromotional products · Google review
“I have used their services on several projects, always timely and very professional. They are our go-to partner.”Scott TurnerRepeat client · Google review
Rated five stars in 500+ Google reviews.
Clipping Path FAQs
What is a clipping path service?
A clipping path service traces a precise vector outline around a product with the Photoshop pen tool. The outline separates the product from its background, so the background can be removed, replaced or recolored, and individual parts can be edited. Because editors draw each point, edges stay sharp even on complex shapes.
How much does a clipping path cost?
Clipping path starts at $0.50 per image for simple products, $2.50 for harder shapes, $8 for complex multi-path images and $12 for super-complex images. We confirm the exact price by email after reviewing your files, and nothing is charged until you agree to that quote.
What is the difference between a clipping path and image masking?
A clipping path is a hand-drawn outline for products with firm edges, such as shoes, boxes or furniture. Image masking is used for soft or fine edges like hair, fur or lace. Many photos need both, and our editors choose the method that suits each part of the image.
How fast is clipping path work delivered?
Standard orders are delivered 24 hours after payment. If you are short on time, rush tracing takes about 6 hours, and an extra charge may apply. Large catalogs are scheduled in the quote, so the delivery dates are fixed before tracing begins.
Do you keep the clipping path in the file?
Yes. Ask for a layered PSD or a TIFF and the paths stay inside the file, named so you can find them. Your team can reuse them later to change the background, add a shadow or recolor one part of the product without tracing it again.
Can you handle thousands of product photos?
Yes. Our in-house team works across shifts, so large and recurring catalogs are normal for us. Send a sample with your total count and the product types, and we email a price and a delivery schedule for the whole job after reviewing the files.
How do I place a clipping path order?
Upload images through the form on this page or share a cloud link. We email an exact quote, you pay by PayPal, Visa or Mastercard, and tracing begins. Every order includes two revision rounds and is covered by our 100% money-back guarantee.
Send Your Product Photos for a Clipping Path Quote
Upload your images. We check the shapes, email the price and delivery time, and trace every path by hand once payment clears.