Professional Image Masking Service
Professional image masking for the most complex and detailed images. We deliver clean, natural-looking product cutouts with highly expert editors using advanced Photoshop techniques.
Image Masking Services We Provide
Layer Masking Service
In a layer mask, our editors attach an editable overlay to a layer to control the visibility of the subject. We apply this technique to isolate products from the background in a non-destructive way. This technique is applied to products that require reversible background removal.
- Masking soft edges and gradients
- Retouching and refining mask edges
- Applying layer masks for any background
- Applying layer masks for complex backgrounds
- Background removal with a non-destructive method
Alpha Channel Masking Service
In this Photoshop masking technique, image editors add an extra channel apart from the standard RGB channel to control selections and transparency. This is a grayscale channel that provides better control over which parts of the image should be visible or hidden. Alpha channel masking creates highly accurate selections for complex products.
- Creating complex product outlines
- Handling products with complex details
- Delivering high-resolution masked images
- Ensuring accurate edges for any product type
- Applying accurate opacity using alpha channel
Hair & Fur Masking Service
We provide professional hair and fur masking for model images. The service is also applied to fashion photography and animal product images used in e-commerce and other purposes. Our editors provide clean hair and fur cutouts retaining every fine strand and flyaway.
- Retaining surface hair details
- Removing backgrounds from hair and fur
- Handling curly, straight, and all types of hair
- Isolating hair and fur from any background
- Delivering natural hair and fur masked images
Transparent Object Masking
This masking technique is applied for isolating transparent objects such as glass, water, and smoke from the background. We apply this process to select objects that are not fully opaque. The objective of this service is to make the separation while keeping the natural see-through quality of the object.
- Isolating glass, bottles, and clear plastic products
- Removing backgrounds from transparent products
- Creating transparent object cutouts for any background
- Applying appropriate masking around transparent edges
- Retaining natural transparency and reflections of the object
Translucent Object Masking
We create accurate and natural masks for translucent objects including frosted glass, fabric, and semi-transparent products. This type of product allows partial light transmission. It is similar to transparent object masking but requires a softer and diffused look. Therefore, they require careful handling and light editing.
- Retaining natural light transmission
- Delivering accurate translucent object cutouts
- Removing backgrounds keeping partial transparency
- Applying precise masking for semi-transparent edges
- Isolating translucent objects and semi-transparent items
Advanced Image Masking
Advanced image masking is applied for the most complex and challenging product images. This type of masking technique requires exceptional precision and manual Photoshop expertise. Our editors handle images where standard masking techniques cannot deliver the required level of quality.
- Combining multiple masking techniques
- Applying advanced manual Photoshop masking
- Applying advanced masking for the highest quality finish
- Creating precise masking around complex edges and fine details
- Editing highly complex images with challenging masking requirements
Ready to Try UniqRetouch?
- Experience our quality before you commit. Send us your images and get professionally retouched samples.
Simple 3-Step Order Process
Send Your Images
Upload your product images with instructions via our website or file-sharing platforms.
We Edit Your Images
Our experts carefully retouch your images using precise manual techniques and quality checks.
Receive The Delivery
Download ready-to-use images in your preferred format. Revisions available if needed.
Why eCommerce Brands Choose Uniq Retouch for Image Masking Service
Expert Masking for Every Level of Complexity
You get a trained in-house expert team of image masking specialists with more than 10 years of experience. They can handle everything from simple layer masks to complex transparent object masking.
Bulk Order Capability Without Quality Drop
Uniq Retouch has more than 200 in-house editors who work across three different shifts to process thousands of image masking orders daily. We maintain identical masking quality no matter the size of your order.
100% Manual Photoshop Masking Technique
Every masking project is handled entirely with manual Photoshop techniques for the highest quality standard. We never use automated tools that compromise edge accuracy.
Fast Turnaround for Urgent Orders
Our standard delivery time is 24 hours. We can deliver as fast as one hour if you have urgency for seasonal product launches. We always deliver on time regardless of the order volume.
Trusted by Our Clients
Rowan Hale
Ecommerce Operations Director
- The image masking service from Uniq Retouch is clean and precise. We have products that are difficult to isolate. Uniq Retouch applied a non-destructive Photoshop method and the edges of the product and the model now look completely natural.
Sienna Vale
Senior Product Photographer
- We needed high-resolution product images for highly complex subjects. Uniq Retouch applied alpha channel masking for our project. We kept our trust in them and they did not disappoint us. Our images were ready for the printing catalog within 24 hours.
Julian Crowe
Head of Digital Marketing
- Our e-commerce images had hair and fur that were complex to handle for creating transparency. This company handled the most complex images and created clean backgrounds. We are fully satisfied and will surely work with them again.
Liora Finch
Creative Production Manager
- Our product images have semi-transparent packaging products that are difficult to edit while keeping the surface quality intact. We struggled to find the right retouchers to handle these products. Finally, Uniq Retouch was able to provide us with clean cutouts. We are satisfied with their professional image masking services.
Adrian Locke
Amazon Seller
- Our glassware products look clean and professional. We are grateful to Uniq Retouch for handling transparent objects with care. Highly professional masking service.
Marcus Blythe
Visual Content Manager
- No other company we have worked with before is as precise and expert as Uniq Retouch. Their advanced image masking service is exactly what we were looking for. They combined multiple masking techniques within a single image. Great effort and highly recommended service.
General Questions
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Image masking is a Photoshop technique that image editors use to isolate subjects from the background. This technique is usually applied to products or subjects that have very fine details such as hair and transparency. This is a widely used process in fashion and e-commerce product photo editing.
No, they are completely different processes. However, both techniques are used for object isolation and background removal.
The type of masking technique depends on the image complexity. For example, layer masking is suitable for soft edges. Alpha channel masking is applied for creating high-resolution images. If you have any confusion, kindly contact us directly.
Yes, we can handle both transparent and translucent products. Our editors will keep the natural transparency and reflections making sure of a realistic cutout using the right masking technique.
Yes, we use completely manual Photoshop techniques for image masking services. It ensures the highest level of quality standards for the final output.
Yes, we offer a risk-free trial for a few sample images. You can check our quality before order confirmation.
