How to Remove Backgrounds in Photoshop_ Clipping Paths vs Masks
Removing the background of an image is an important part of photo editing that you should always be prepared to do. No matter how clean the background of your subject appears, you should always make sure you know how to remove it in case there are small imperfections, or if you’re planning on using it for another design project in the future that requires a completely transparent background. That said, there are two different ways to remove backgrounds in Photoshop - clipping paths and masks - each with their own set of benefits and drawbacks, which we’ll cover below. What is a clipping path? Clipping paths are a type of vector mask that is created using a pen and a closed shape. This closed shape can be anything from an ellipse, rectangle, or any other shape that you draw with your vector tool. The easiest way to create a clipping path is to draw your desired shape on top of the object you want to cut out, then use the pen tool subtract option by clicking and dragg...