Cost Guide

Save Money on Background Removal

Background removal is the most common retouching task — and one of the easiest to automate. Stop paying $5–$15 per image.

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Background Removal Is Simple — But the Costs Add Up

Almost every product image needs a background removal or swap. It's the baseline of e-commerce photography. But at $5–$15 per image with freelancers or studios, it's also a significant cost center.

Multiply that by thousands of SKUs and multiple angle shots, and background removal alone can cost more than the photography itself. It's the most automatable step in the retouching pipeline.

Cost Comparison: Traditional vs Retouchable

Line Item Traditional Cost With Retouchable
Simple background removal $3–$8 $0.30
Complex shapes (hair, lace, mesh) $8–$15 $0.50
Transparent materials (glass, sheer fabric) $10–$20 $0.50
Shadow recreation $3–$8 Included
Batch processing (per image) Same rate Same rate
Total $3–$20 per image $0.30–$0.50 per image

Traditional costs based on average freelancer and clipping service rates. Retouchable pricing based on standard plan credits.

The Fastest Way to Remove Backgrounds — for Less

Process thousands of images at $0.30–$0.50 each, with results in seconds.

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How Retouchable Cuts Your Costs

AI-Powered Extraction

$3–$15/image saved

Replaces: Manual clipping paths

Automatic edge detection handles complex outlines — hair strands, lace edges, chain links — in seconds.

Transparency Handling

$10–$20/image saved

Replaces: Manual alpha masking

AI preserves transparency in glass, sheer fabrics, and mesh without manual alpha channel work.

Auto Shadow

$3–$8/image saved

Replaces: Manual shadow painting

Natural drop shadows are added automatically, so products look grounded on any background.

The Math: Your Annual Savings

SKUs per season 1000
Traditional cost $8,000
With Retouchable $400
Annual savings $7,600

How to Get Started

1

Upload Your Images

Drag and drop product photos in any common format — JPG, PNG, or TIFF.

2

Choose Your Background

Select white, transparent, or any custom color. Or swap to a lifestyle scene.

3

Download Clean Images

Get background-removed images in seconds with natural shadows included.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does AI compare to manual clipping paths?

For most products, AI extraction is indistinguishable from manual paths. It handles hair, lace, mesh, and irregular shapes automatically.

Can it handle transparent or semi-transparent materials?

Yes. The AI preserves glass transparency, sheer fabric, and mesh without losing detail.

Is batch processing available?

Yes. Upload hundreds of images and get consistent background removal across every one.

Will shadows look natural?

Yes. The AI generates natural drop shadows that match the product's shape and position.

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