clipping path
nounUK /ˈklɪpɪŋ pɑːθ/
US /ˈklɪpɪŋ pæθ/
A clipping path is a special outline that cuts a picture out from its background.
The designer used a clipping path to remove the white background from the photo.
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2. In computer graphics, a boundary that hides parts of an image outside it.
The software applied a clipping path so the logo stayed inside the circle.
3. A saved vector outline used to isolate a subject for printing or web use.
The print shop asked for a clipping path around the product.
4. A technique in photo editing for making a transparent background.
She added a clipping path to give the picture a clean transparent edge.