Overview
GotPhoto offers background extraction services ("knockouts") via our partners, Pure Photos and 36Pix. In this article, we'll look at the options available for background removal, essential requirements for using this service, best practices for shooting, and pricing and turnaround times.
Extraction Types
We offer two types of background extractions — Automated Background Removal and Verified Background Removal.
Automated Background Removal | Verified Background Removal | |
Process: | Background is removed via AI. | Background is removed via AI and photos are checked by hand. |
Provider: | Pure Photos | 36Pix |
Job Types: | All job types | School, Preschool, and Sports |
Pricing UK / US: | $0.10 / £0.08 (plus tax) per edited photo | $0.30 / £0.30 (plus tax) per edited photo |
Turnaround Time: | 1 hour | 48 hours |
Essential Requirements: | ||
File Format: | Images must be in JPG format. | Images must be in JPG format. |
Best Practices: | Photos can be shot on any background, including natural backgrounds. Please refer to Pure Photos' Best Practices here. Please note: AI extractions tools are designed specifically to isolate and remove people from backgrounds, and it doesn’t differentiate between elements the user may want to keep, like chairs, complex props, or random objects. Its primary function is to remove everything except the person or people, which can lead to inconsistent results if other elements are present in the photo. For images with complex scenes or probs where you may want to retain certain elements (such as baseball bats, lacrosse sticks, tennis rackets, sheer dance costume fabrics, hockey sticks and skate blades and netting of any kind), we recommend our 36Pix extraction service that includes a human QC element. | Photos must be shot on a solid background. A green background will provide the highest quality extraction. Important: White backgrounds can be used for portraits, but not for Sports. HiLite and red master backgrounds cannot be used. Please see the following links for best practices for shooting on different color backgrounds: Green Screen Extraction Blue Screen Extraction Grey & White Extraction Please review 36Pix's background removal guidelines for GotPhoto customers before you request an editing job to make sure you won't experience any delays or issues. |
Setting Up Your Photo Job for Extractions
Once you've made sure your images meet the requirements, it's time to set up your job for extraction.
- Make sure your photos are sorted correctly, and make any adjustments as necessary.
- Activate the access codes. This will ensure that all QR code images are hidden.
⚠ Skipping this step will cause your QR images to also be sent for extraction, costing you extra fees and potentially ruining your tagging. - Click into the Photo Editing tab of your photo job and click Continue on the service option of your choice.
- On the following screen, review the information and costs provided, and then click
- After submitting, you will see the status on the Photo Editing tab set to progress:
If you need to cancel the request immediately after submission, please reach out to our support team so that we can check the status of your editing job. - If you selected the automated background removal by Pure Photos, the images will be automatically be sent back to your job. You will be notified once the extractions are done. For the verified background extraction by 36pix, you will receive a notification via email when your photos are ready for review. Under the Photo Editing tab, review the extractions and either approve or disapprove the images:
Metadata After Extraction
With both Pure Photos and 36Pix, your photos' metadata will be retained.
Important: If you plan to perform extractions via different software, please test ahead of your shoot if the stored tagging information (barcodes and/or 5-star ratings) is still saved in your metadata:
Canon: Info is stored in the Copyright fieldNikon & Fuji: Info is stored in the User Comment field
Sony: Info is stored in the Image ID field
The Takeaway
Leveraging GotPhoto's partnership with 36Pix and Pure Photos for background removal is a game-changer. Whether opting for rapid Automated Removal or meticulous Verified Removal, this resource ensures a smooth journey in professional background extraction services.