What is a CSS clip-path?
Clip-path creates non-rectangular shapes by hiding parts of an element. Make circular avatars, diagonal sections, arrow shapes, or custom polygons. Uses CSS clip-path property with polygon(), circle(), or ellipse() values.
ClipPath Editor
Create and edit CSS clip-path shapes online for free. Visually design polygon, circle, and ellipse clip paths with live preview and instant CSS output.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about using our ClipPath Editor
ClipPath Editor - Frequently Asked Questions
Can I create custom shapes without coding?
Yes! Our visual editor lets you draw shapes by clicking points on a canvas. Create triangles, stars, hexagons, or organic shapes. The CSS code generates automatically as you design.
Do clip-paths work on all browsers?
Works in all modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge). IE11 doesn't support it (shows rectangular fallback). Add -webkit-clip-path for older Safari versions. Mobile browsers fully supported.
Can I animate clip-path shapes?
Yes! The generated CSS works with CSS animations and transitions. Morph between shapes on hover, create reveal effects, or animate custom shapes for unique visual effects on your website.
About This Tool
What It Does
Create and edit CSS clip-path shapes online for free. Our clipPath editor lets you visually design polygon, circle, ellipse, and inset shapes with live preview. Generate production-ready CSS code for modern browsers. Perfect for frontend developers creating unique layouts, designers crafting non-rectangular image masks, and educators teaching advanced CSS techniques.
Technology
How It Works
Upload an image or use the default placeholder. Select shape type: polygon (custom points), circle, ellipse, or inset. Drag handles to adjust the clip area with real-time preview. Fine-tune with precise coordinate inputs. Choose between percentage and pixel units. Copy the generated CSS clip-path rule directly to your stylesheet. Export as CSS snippet or save shape presets for later use.
Popular Uses
Common Use Cases
1
Hero sections - create diagonal and polygonal image masks for modern landing pages
2
Profile cards - design circular and hexagonal avatar containers without border-radius
3
Portfolio galleries - build unique image shapes for creative agency showcases
4
Map overlays - clip map elements to custom regions and territories for data viz
5
Animation - create morphing shapes for CSS transitions and scroll-triggered effects
Compatibility
Supported Formats
CSS outputSVG pathCoordinate list
Comparison
How We Compare
| Feature | Keynou | Clippy | CSS Clip Path Generator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free | Free |
| Live Preview | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Custom Polygons | Yes | Limited | No |
| Export Formats | 3 formats | CSS only | CSS only |
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