An image masking service is an advanced photo editing solution used to isolate objects with intricate and complex edges that are difficult to handle with a simple clipping path. This technique is indispensable for subjects like fine hair, fur, transparency, smoke, or delicate lace, where achieving a natural and realistic cutout is challenging. Unlike a clipping path, masking does not rely solely on hard paths; instead, it uses tools like layer masks, channel masks, or color range selections to hide or reveal parts of an image with soft, gradual transitions.