Image Editing & Graphic Design
Simple Subject
Background removal for subjects with a few curves or openings, a step up from basic shapes but still straightforward.
- Price
- From $0.39 per image
- Free trial
- 2 images, edited to your brief, no card, no commitment.
What to send us
Photos of subjects with a few curves or one or two openings, such as mugs, headphones or bags with handles, and your required background.
What you get back
Clean cut-outs with smooth curves and openings removed, delivered at your required size and background.
What to check before you sign off
Check the inside of handles and loops. These small openings are easy to miss in simple subjects.
Part of Background Remove. How the work runs and what it costs across the family are set out in the image editing & graphic design guide.
Rates and common questions for this work are on the Image Editing & Graphic Design page.
How we approach this work
Articles from the journal, written by the people who do this work. More on this subject →
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Simple Subject vs the alternatives
Side-by-side on price, turnaround and what you actually get back. Written for the decision rather than for us.
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