Clipping Magic

What is Clipping Magic?

Clipping Magic is an online tool that uses AI to remove backgrounds from images. It offers automatic background removal, a scalpel tool for precise cuts, and smart smoothing for clean edges. A dedicated graphics mode handles logos, and a hair tool isolates hair from backgrounds. Beyond removal, it lets you control colors, add shadows, resize images, and export in formats like SVG and TIFF. It is popular for eCommerce, business, and graphic design work, with subscriptions starting at $3.99 per month.

Who created Clipping Magic?

Clipping Magic was started by James Diebel, who holds degrees in Engineering Mechanics, Astronautics, and Mathematics, plus a Ph.D. in Aeronautics and Astronautics. He initiated the project that led to Vector Magic. Jacob Norda, who holds a Master’s in Electrical Engineering, joined him on the project. Orna Kretchmer, with degrees in Biology and a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, joined Cedar Lake Ventures in 2013. Jonathan Kretchmer, who studied Music Composition, joined the company in 2022.

What is Clipping Magic used for?

Key features and use cases include:

• Copy-Paste Marks: Copy and paste marks across similar images instead of re-drawing them for each item.
• Bulk Clipping: Remove backgrounds from any number of images in batches.
• Auto-Clip AI: Automatically removes backgrounds using a large dataset of images as a starting point.
• Smart Editor: Combines AI automation with manual tools for fine-tuning results.
• Hair Tools & Scalpel: Handle tricky elements like hair and make precise edits.
• Multiple Foreground Categories: The learning AI handles different types of foreground subjects.
• Color Control: Adjust brightness, shadows, highlights, color temperature, and saturation.
• Color Cast Cleaner: Fixes tinting on foregrounds caused by non-white or gray backgrounds.
• Instant Shadows: Create shadows and reflections.
• Export Options: Export Alpha Channel Masks and Clipping Paths, including SVG and TIFF, for further editing in Photoshop and existing workflows.
• eCommerce: Prepare product photos to meet requirements for platforms like eBay and Amazon and support conversion rates.
• Business: Make backgrounds transparent for marketing materials and presentations.
• Graphic Design: Avoid the manual work of creating clipping paths in Photoshop.
• Logos & Graphics: Remove backgrounds from logos and computer graphics while keeping pixel-level details intact.

Pricing

Clipping Magic is available through a subscription starting at $3.99 per month.