Good product images sell – bad ones cost you customers. Anyone having their images professionally edited first asks: what does that actually cost? The good news: image editing is usually cheaper than you'd think, and is billed per image.
The short answer
Image editing is usually charged per image. A simple clipping path is possible from around €0.30 to 2, colour and light corrections are a few euros, and elaborate retouching or compositions start at about 10 euros per image. For larger volumes, the price per image drops significantly.
Prices at a glance
Typical market prices per image – as orientation, not a fixed quote:
| Service | Typical price per image |
|---|---|
| Simple clipping path (white background) | €0.30 – 2 |
| Colour & light correction | €2 – 8 |
| Retouching (remove details, clean up) | €5 – 20 |
| Elaborate composition / high-end | from €20 |
What determines the price
1. Type of editing
A clean clipping path is done quickly. Real retouching, where distracting elements disappear and details are emphasised, or a composition of several motifs, takes considerably more time.
2. Complexity of the motif
A clearly defined product is easy to cut out. Fine outlines such as hair, fur, glass or transparent materials are more demanding – and affect the price.
3. Volume
Single images cost more per piece than large series. Anyone having a whole shop catalogue edited consistently benefits from significantly lower prices per image.
4. Turnaround speed
Standard editing is cheaper than an overnight rush job. If it's not urgent, you save.
How working together works
So you know what to expect – the typical process in four steps:
- Send images & brief: You send us your shots and tell us how the result should look.
- Fixed-price quote: You get a clear price per image in advance – no hidden costs.
- Editing: We clip, retouch, correct light and colour and optimise for the web.
- Delivery: You receive your images web-optimised in the right format – ready for shop, website and social media.
Good to know: Web-optimised images load faster – which not only improves the user experience but also helps your Google ranking. Image editing is therefore a piece of SEO too.
Your next step: Send us a few sample images in a free consultation – you'll get a concrete price per image. More on the Image Editing page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to have a product image clipped?
A simple clipping path is possible from around 0.30 to 2 euros per image on the market. The exact price depends on the complexity of the outline and the quality required.
How much does elaborate retouching cost?
Colour and light corrections are usually a few euros per image. Elaborate retouching or compositions cost from about 10 euros per image upwards, depending on the effort.
Are there volume discounts?
Yes. Anyone having many similar images edited – for example a whole shop catalogue – usually pays significantly less per image than for single orders.