Where AI stops,
we start.
Free tools can cut a product from a plain background in seconds. We handle what they still can't — jewelry, glass, fur, and catalogs that need to look like one brand, not a thousand different edits.
A manual-editing team, not a filter
Clipping Path Masterly has been editing product photography by hand since 2017, working with clients who need precision and consistency that automated tools still can't reliably deliver.
Our mission is simple: give ecommerce brands, photographers, and agencies image quality they don't have to double-check. Every image that comes through our pipeline is edited by a person, checked by a second person, and only then delivered. We don't run your images through an AI model and call it done — that's the gap we exist to fill.
We work with ecommerce brands, product photographers, and creative agencies who need images that hold up at full zoom, not just in a thumbnail.
What "manual editing" actually means here
Every image is hand-traced or hand-masked by an editor, then passed through a second-person quality check before delivery. No image ships without both steps, on a 50-image order or a 50,000-image catalog.
Built by someone who was tired of redoing AI's homework
Abdullah Sayeed, Founder & Lead Editor
Clipping Path Masterly started in 2017 out of a simple frustration: automated cutout and masking tools kept getting the hard images wrong — jewelry, glass, hair, fur — and someone still had to fix them by hand afterward anyway. Abdullah built the company around skipping that wasted step: every image is edited by hand from the start, then checked by a second person before it's delivered.
That same standard — manual editing, checked twice, no exceptions — is what the team still works to on every order today, whether it's a 50-image sample batch or a 50,000-image catalog.
Four places automation still falls apart
Jewelry & fine detail
Automated wand tools flatten fine settings and stones. Ours are hand-traced, point by point.
Glass & reflection
Bottles, glassware, and chrome distort under automated cutout tools. We correct it by eye.
Hair & fur
The most common AI failure point is a visible halo. Manual masking removes it entirely.
Catalog consistency
One image can look fine alone. A thousand need the same shadow, tone, and edge — every time.
Every service built around one idea: the parts AI can't finish
Sample images available before you commit to any service below.
Clipping Path & Precision Cutouts
Hand-traced Pen Tool paths for jewelry, glass, and reflective products.
Learn more →Ghost Mannequin Editing
Invisible mannequin shape and neck-joint blending for apparel.
Get a sample →Photo Retouching & Color Correction
One consistent standard applied across your entire catalog.
Get a sample →AI-Composited Product Photography
Real backgrounds, matched shadows and lighting — hand-finished.
Get a sample →Amazon & Shopify Listing Packages
Main images, infographics, and A+ content — one complete set.
Get a quote →360° Product Photo Editing
Frame-by-frame consistency across full rotation sequences.
Get a quote →Photo Restoration
Careful, by-hand repair of damaged and faded photographs.
Get a quote →Drag the line. See what AI leaves behind.
Real client-style before/after pairs, filterable by category — drag the handle or tap to compare.
Where the difference is most visible
Hair & fur masking
Masking
Ghost mannequin
Path work
Jewelry cutout
Path work
Glassware
Path work
Eyewear
Path work
Watches & luxury accessories
Path workStandard ecommerce categories we support
Beauty & cosmetics
Path work
Bags & leather goods
Path work
Footwear
Path work
Electronics
Path work
Furniture
Path workDon't see your product category — send us a sample and we'll show you what we can do.
Request a free sample →What working with us looks like at volume
Mid-size apparel retailer
An apparel retailer came to us with inconsistent ghost mannequin shots across a growing catalog — every batch from a different photographer looked slightly different. We standardized the editing pipeline so every image matches, regardless of who shot it, and now handle their catalog on an ongoing monthly basis.
Fine jewelry brand
A jewelry brand had tried automated cutout tools that flattened stone facets and blurred fine prongs. We moved their catalog to fully hand-traced clipping paths so detail that mattered at full zoom stayed intact, with every image checked by a second editor before delivery.
Creative agency, white-label editing
A creative agency needed white-label editing support so they could offer photo retouching to their own clients without hiring an in-house team. We handle the editing behind the scenes under their name, matching their delivery timelines and file standards.
Want to see how this would work for your catalog? Send a free sample →
Think we can handle your images?
Send your 2 hardest ones and find out — free, no commitment.
From sample to delivery
Send your images
Any volume, any format. Include your two hardest images for the free sample.
We edit by hand
A trained editor works each image individually — no batch automation.
Internal quality check
Every image is reviewed against your spec before it ships.
You receive final files
Delivered in your required format, ready to upload.
Worked with photographers and sellers across four continents
"The team is always most helpful and proactive. They have provided invaluable support to my images. Highly recommended."
Thomas H. Bertelsen
Renkum, Netherlands · Owner
"Very helpful and knowledgeable as an efficient production partner. Best quality work and perfect turnaround time, as always."
Cerys Sutton
Suffolk, United Kingdom · Senior Photo Artist
"We are very grateful for what you have done and can't thank you enough for your patience, hard work, and support."
Beau Wyselaskie
Queensland, Australia · Senior Photographer
"Professional and efficient in every aspect of their work — supportive and empowering on every project for our company."
Kristina W. Nolan
Illinois, USA · Product Development Manager
Feedback shared by real clients. Ask us for a verified reference before you order.
Common questions, answered directly
What is clipping path?
Clipping path is a manual editing technique that uses a precise vector outline (drawn with the Pen Tool) to separate a product from its background, most commonly for a clean white or transparent background used in ecommerce listings.
What is image masking?
Image masking is used instead of clipping path when a subject has soft, fine, or semi-transparent edges — such as hair, fur, or fabric mesh — where a hard vector line would look unnatural.
What is ghost mannequin editing?
Ghost mannequin editing (also called neck joint editing) combines multiple shots of a garment to remove the mannequin while keeping the clothing's natural, worn shape, giving apparel a dimensional look without a visible model or mannequin.
How much does clipping path cost?
We quote per project rather than posting a flat rate, because the honest answer depends on three things: image complexity (a plain product on white costs far less to edit than jewelry, glass, or fur), monthly volume (per-image cost drops as volume goes up), and turnaround speed (rush jobs cost more than standard timelines). The fastest way to get a real number is to send your 2 hardest images through the free sample form below — we'll edit them at no cost and include a quote based on your actual images and volume, not a generic price list.
Why use manual editing instead of AI?
Automated tools handle simple backgrounds well but commonly struggle with jewelry, glass, fur, and fine detail, often leaving halos or distortion. Manual editing also keeps color, shadow, and edge quality consistent across an entire catalog, which automated tools frequently don't.
Can AI replace clipping path services?
AI tools can handle basic background removal well, but they still struggle with fine edges, transparency, reflective surfaces, and maintaining consistent quality across large catalogs. Many brands now use a hybrid approach: AI for speed on simple images, manual editing for complex or brand-critical images.
What file formats do you deliver?
We deliver in PNG, JPG, or layered PSD, and can match platform-specific requirements for Amazon, Shopify, or other marketplaces.
How long does editing take?
Turnaround depends on order volume and complexity. Contact us with your specific volume for an accurate timeline.
What industries do you serve?
We work with ecommerce brands, Amazon and Shopify sellers, product photographers, fashion and apparel brands, jewelry brands, and agencies managing photography for multiple clients.
What image editing services do ecommerce brands need?
Most ecommerce brands need some combination of clipping path, background removal, color correction, ghost mannequin editing (for apparel), and consistent retouching across their full product catalog to meet marketplace image standards.
How do free sample edits work?
Send us two of your hardest images through the form below. We edit them at no cost and with no commitment, so you can evaluate the quality before deciding whether to place an order.
What if I'm not happy with the result?
Revisions are free — if an edit doesn't match your spec, tell us what to adjust and we'll fix it. The free sample exists specifically so you can judge our quality before any money changes hands, not after.
Is my product data and are my images kept confidential?
Yes. Images you send us are used only to prepare your sample or order and are never shared, sold, or reused elsewhere. An NDA is available on request before you send anything, which is common for unreleased products or pre-launch catalogs.
Do you work with agencies and take on white-label projects?
Yes — we work with creative agencies and photography studios managing images for multiple end clients, including white-label arrangements where the client never sees our name. Mention this in the form below and we'll set up the workflow accordingly.
Send us 2 images. See the difference yourself.
We'll edit two of your hardest images — the ones automated tools struggle with — so you can compare the result before deciding anything.
Not ready to send images? Get a quote first.
Tell us your monthly volume and product type and we'll reply with pricing — no images required to get started.