Color Experts International (CEI)

What Color Experts International (CEI) does

Color Experts International, Inc. (CEI) is a private, founder- and family-controlled image editing services company that provides outsourced photo manipulation and graphic design work to e-commerce sellers, fashion brands, photographers, agencies, catalog publishers, and real estate marketers. Founded in 1995 by Dr. R.K. Molla and currently chaired by his son Mr. Soel Molla, CEI operates across three offices: a Leesburg, Virginia headquarters, a Sharjah, UAE corporate office, and a Dhaka, Bangladesh production house that houses the bulk of the 250+ creative designers. A UK entity (Company No: 16336245) was also established, and the group includes two wholly-owned sister concerns — Clipping Path India and Access Printing Solutions — extending the platform into print, prepress, and digital inks.

CEI's core technical offering is built on Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, After Effects, Autodesk Maya, Cinema 4D, and Wacom Pen Tablet tooling, with a 100% hand-drawn clipping-path technique complemented by a 6-step quality control process and an emerging AI-accelerated hybrid workflow in which AI handles first-pass processing and human editors complete precision finishing. Service lines span clipping path, image masking, ghost mannequin effects, photo retouching, color correction, shadow creation, vector conversion, 3D modeling, video editing, rotoscoping, audio editing, and animation, addressing both routine e-commerce product imaging and premium fashion/luxury retouching.

The revenue model is transactional and unit-priced: per-image rates range from $0.49 for basic clipping paths to $7.99-$9.99 for super-complex or high-end retouching, with video and 3D services priced at $14.99-$99.99 per hour. CEI offers up to 40% bulk discounts, a free two-image trial, and rush 12-hour turnaround on top of a 24-hour standard SLA. Go-to-market is primarily inside sales through a website quote-request portal, toll-free US/UAE phone lines, and email, supplemented by content marketing, SEO, multi-platform social media, and a marketing affiliate program paying recurring commissions on referred-client revenue. Named reference customers include Adidas, Nike, Puma, Tommy Hilfiger, Hugo Boss, H&M, Nordstrom, Macy's, Apple, Samsung, Sony, Amazon, eBay, Shopify, Etsy, Target, Gucci, Armani, Vogue, and Harper's Bazaar; BBB accreditation and 15,000+ cumulative clients provide credibility signals in a commoditized services category.

Name

Color Experts International (CEI)

Legal name

Color Experts International, Inc.

Website

https://colorexpertsbd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Color Experts International (CEI) is a private image editing services company that provides outsourced clipping path, photo retouching, ghost mannequin, masking, and video editing work to e-commerce sellers, fashion brands, and publishers globally. Production runs from Bangladesh with sales offices in Virginia, UAE, and the UK, using a hybrid AI-plus-human Photoshop workflow for high-volume catalog imagery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Image Post-Production and Photo Editing Services

NAICS

Photographic Services (54192), Commercial Photography (541922), Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries (51219)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Offline/Online Editorial (Picture Editing) (MPAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Post-Production (Editorial, Color, Online Finishing) (MPAAAMAB), Color Grading & Finishing (DI, HDR, Deliverables) (MPADAGAB)

Keywords

• Photo editing services
• Image masking services
• Clipping path services
• Photo retouching services
• Video post production

Headquarters

HQ city

Leesburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Per-image/per-project pricing: Transaction-based pricing for individual image editing tasks including clipping path, masking, retouching, and background removal services. Pricing varies by complexity from basic paths at $0.49 to super complex at $7.99 per image.
2. Hourly video/animation services: Video editing and 3D modeling services charged per hour starting from $14.99/hour, with services including title animation, custom video editing, motion graphics, and 3D product design.
3. Bulk/volume discounts: Up to 40% discounts on bulk orders incentivizing high-volume clients and ongoing relationships

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Color Experts International (CEI) provides outsourced photo editing, image masking, clipping path, ghost mannequin, shadow creation, photo retouching, color correction, photo restoration, vector conversion, and 3D modeling services, supplemented by video editing, post-production, audio editing, and animation services. Production is handled by 250+ in-house designers using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Autodesk Maya, Cinema 4D and Wacom tablets, supported by a 6-step quality control process and an AI-assisted hybrid workflow where AI handles first-pass tasks and human editors complete complex finishing work for e-commerce, fashion, photography, advertising, and publishing clients.

Product overview

Color Experts International (CEI) is a photo manipulation and graphic design service provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of image editing, creative design, and video production services. The core offering centers on professional photo editing services including clipping path, background removal, image masking, ghost mannequin effect, photo retouching, and color correction. These are supplemented by creative services (3D modeling, advertising design, catalog design, desktop publishing, vector illustration), video production services (editing, post-production, audio editing, animation), and specialized vertical services for e-commerce, fashion, jewelry, real estate, and wedding photography. The company positions itself as combining AI-accelerated workflows with human expert editing, where AI handles first-pass processing and skilled editors complete complex refinements. CEI serves e-commerce sellers, photographers, advertising agencies, web design companies, magazine publishers, and printing companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Clipping Path India: Sister concern of CEI offering all types of image editing services including clipping path, background removing, high-end photo retouching, image restoration, image masking, ghost mannequin effect, and raster to vector conversion.
• Access Printing Solutions

Products and services

• Clipping Path Services Hand-drawn Photoshop clipping path technique to isolate subjects from their backgrounds, producing clean cutouts for e-commerce and advertising use. Offered to online retailers, photographers, agencies and brand owners needing precise subject isolation.
• Image Background Removal Service Removal of unwanted backgrounds from images using the clipping path technique, preparing images for placement on white or compatible backgrounds. Used by e-commerce sellers, fashion brands and product photographers.
• Ghost Mannequin Effect Service Apparel display service that removes mannequins from clothing photos and composes neck, sleeve and bottom joints for professional e-commerce and catalog presentation. Used by fashion and apparel brands for catalog-ready garment imagery.
• Photoshop Image Masking Service Advanced masking used alongside clipping path to isolate subjects with soft or rough edges such as hair, fur and feathers from their backgrounds. Used by portrait, fashion and jewelry editors needing precise edge work.
• Photoshop Shadow Service Creation of natural shadow, reflection shadow and drop shadow effects to add depth and realism to product images, including original-shadow retention. Used by e-commerce sellers and product photographers to add realism to catalog shots.
• Photo Retouching Services Professional photo enhancement including exposure correction, color adjustment, blemish removal, reflection removal and overall image refinement for commercial and personal photos. Used by photographers, agencies, brands and individual clients.
• High-End Photo Retouching Service Advanced retouching for luxury, fashion and jewelry imagery requiring meticulous attention to skin tones, textures and premium finishing. Used by luxury brands, fashion houses and high-end catalog producers.
• Photo Restoration Service Renewal of damaged, distorted or vintage printed images, including black-and-white restoration and colorization of restored photos. Used by individuals, families, archives and publishers needing historical image repair.
• Photoshop Color Correction Service Color correction and editing for photos including colorization, color adjustment, sharpening and enhancement for fashion, product and nature photography. Used by photographers, brands and e-commerce sellers.
• E-commerce Product Photo Editing Comprehensive product image editing bundle for e-commerce marketplaces including background removal, color correction, shadow creation and enhancement for Amazon, eBay, Etsy and other platforms. Used by online marketplace sellers.
• Creative Photo Manipulation Advanced image manipulation combining multiple images, adding effects and creating artistic compositions for advertising and creative projects. Used by advertising agencies, designers and brands for campaign imagery.
• Vector Conversion and Illustration Service Conversion of raster images to scalable vector format including logo vectorization, product-to-vector conversion and vector line drawing for print and digital applications. Used by brands, designers and publishers.
• 3D Modeling Service 3D product and character modeling using Autodesk Maya and Cinema 4D for e-commerce product visualization and advertising. Used by brands, e-commerce sellers and agencies needing 3D product imagery.
• Advertising Design Service Print and online advertising design including magazine ads, newspaper ads, web banners, social media ads, Google AdWords ads and mobile ads. Used by brands, agencies and marketers for campaign creative.
• Catalog Design Service Professional catalog layout design with product presentation, color management and printing specifications for business promotion. Used by brands, catalog publishers and retailers.
• Desktop Publishing Service Document production for print including design of magazines, newspapers, flyers, pamphlets, catalogs and books using page layout software. Used by publishers, pre-press agencies and catalog companies.
• Video Editing Services Professional video editing including footage clipping, content addition or removal, noise fixing, background music, effects, captions and subtitles. Used by brands, agencies, content creators and corporate clients.
• Audio Editing Services Audio enhancement, mixing, noise reduction, dialogue editing, voice-over editing and podcast audio editing. Used by content creators, podcast producers, agencies and corporate video producers.
• Animation Services Motion graphics animation, web animation and animation video creation. Used by advertisers, brands and agencies needing animated content.
• Real Estate Photo Editing Photo editing for real estate listings including HDR processing, sky replacement and virtual staging. Used by real estate agents, brokerages and property marketers.
• Wedding Photo Retouching Professional retouching for wedding photographs including blemish removal, color correction and enhancement. Used by wedding photographers, studios and couples.
• Video Background Removal Services Removal of backgrounds from video content including green-screen removal using Adobe After Effects. Used by video producers, marketers and creators.
• Rotoscoping Services Frame-by-frame video isolation technique for creating mattes and compositing visual elements into new backgrounds. Used by film, advertising and video production teams.
• Video Color Grading Services Professional color correction and grading for video footage to achieve desired visual aesthetics. Used by filmmakers, agencies, brands and content creators.
• Subtitling Services Addition of subtitles and closed captions to video content for accessibility and multi-language distribution. Used by video producers, broadcasters and content platforms.
• Script Writing Services Professional script writing for explanatory videos, promotional content and video productions. Used by brands, agencies and content producers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fendi Kids achieved 75% reduction in production hours and 79% cost savings
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers27 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Clipping Path IndiaminorOthersSister concern company providing all types of image editing services including clipping path, background removal, high-end photo retouching, image restoration, masking, ghost mannequin effect, and raster to vector conversion. Works for global brands and offers affordable pricing with 3-step quality assurance.
• Access Printing SolutionsminorOthersRelated company offering printing services and solutions to printing companies. Established relationships with industry leaders in Europe and North America, providing prepress, image manipulation, digital inks, and manufacturing services.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Fiverr: Fiverr is a global freelance marketplace where many photo editing, clipping path, and retouching sellers compete with CEI's services. It is an adjacent channel/enabler where CEI could alternatively source or distribute work.

Broad incumbents

• Adobe: Adobe provides Photoshop, Lightroom, and the Firefly AI suite used by CEI and its clients. As a broad incumbent, Adobe is both a critical technology supplier and an indirect competitor via Firefly's generative image editing capabilities.
• Canva: Canva is a broad design platform with growing AI-powered image editing and background removal features. While not a service provider, it competes with CEI at the SMB end of the market by enabling self-serve image editing.
• Shutterstock: Shutterstock operates a stock media and creative services platform, including contributor-led image editing and AI tools. It is a broad incumbent that overlaps with CEI in commercial image editing and creative production.

Direct peers

• PicsRetouch: PicsRetouch is a photo retouching and editing service targeting e-commerce, fashion, and jewelry brands with clipping path, color correction, and high-end retouching. It competes directly with CEI's premium-tier offerings.
• Pixelz: Pixelz is a Denmark-founded product image editing service for e-commerce brands, offering clipping path, retouching, and content moderation at scale. It is a direct peer in the B2B image post-production category serving similar fashion and e-commerce clients.
• FixThePhoto: FixThePhoto is a photo retouching and post-production service provider catering to professional photographers and e-commerce sellers. It directly competes with CEI in clipping path, ghost mannequin, and high-end retouching services.
• Path Edits: Path Edits is a clipping path and image editing services provider serving photographers and e-commerce businesses globally. It directly competes on core CEI services like clipping path, masking, and background removal.
• Clipping Path House: Clipping Path House is a Bangladesh-based image editing services provider offering clipping path, background removal, masking, and retouching. It is a direct peer with a similar global delivery arbitrage model to CEI.
• eClipping: eClipping is a clipping path and image masking service provider focused on e-commerce product photo editing. It is a direct peer competing on the same core service lines as CEI.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/colorexperts
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZM-I-UdKyBRe1ltHeiJdYQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/colorexpertsinternational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colorexperts
• Instagraminstagram.com/colorexperts
• Pinterestpinterest.com/colorexpertsbd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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