CSS Clip-Path Generator

Generate CSS clip-path shapes with live preview. Choose presets or write custom polygons. Free online utility — your data never leaves the browser.

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Who Is This For?

  • Frontend developers building creative UI
  • Designers prototyping unusual image masks
  • Students learning CSS shapes

Common Uses

  • Create polygon image masks
  • Build speech-bubble or arrow shapes
  • Generate modern hero-section layouts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clip-path?

A CSS property that defines a visible region of an element, masking the rest.

Is this processed locally?

Yes. All preview and code generation runs in your browser.

Can I use my own image?

Yes — paste any image URL into the preview field.

About CSS Clip Path Generator

The CSS

property lets you crop elements into any shape — triangles, hexagons, speech bubbles, diagonal section dividers — without images or SVG masks. This generator gives you a visual editor for polygon and basic shape clip paths so you can drag points instead of guessing percentages.

When to Use clip-path Instead of SVG

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Browser Support and Fallbacks

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Animating Between Clip Paths

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More Frequently Asked Questions

Does clip-path hurt performance?

No — it is GPU-accelerated and cheaper than masking with images.

Why is my hover state not working inside the clipped area?

Clicks and hovers register only on the visible (clipped) region, which is usually what you want.

Can I clip background images?

Yes —

values must have the same number of points for smooth transitions.

Is the generated CSS production-ready?

Yes — copy and paste directly into your stylesheet.