Image Masking

A mask is a black and white image of the same dimensions as the original image (or the region of interest you are working on). Each of the pixels in the mask can have therefore a value of 0 (black) or 1 (white).

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When executing operations on the image the mask is used to restrict the result to the pixels that are 1 (selected, active, white) in the mask. In this way the operation restricts to some parts of the image.

Some images like icons have a mask stored in them that is used when computing which parts of the image are transparent or not.

There are two types of masks: layer mask which is pixel depended (described above) and vector mask which is a path that clips out the contents of the layer and is pixel independent. It is much easier to edit vector mask by the way using path anchor points.

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Clipping Path

A clipping path is a closed shape or vector path, drawn around an image to isolate it from its background. When we create a clipping path, everything inside the path is saved, while everything else is cut away and can be discarded. We cut out the inside image - the part you want to save - with a precise edge, just one or two pixels inside the image so there will be no trace of the background remaining.

Creating clipping paths is very precise and time consuming work. It can be tedious and repetitive, especially if you have a high volume of images to be processed at once. Whether you have products you need to place in a catalog, webshop, or brochure; photos for a layout; or any of a wide range of other needs, you can save time and money by leaving your isolating jobs to the professionals at Clipping Path Mask.

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