What is CSS clip-path used for?

clip-path hides parts of an element outside the defined shape. Common uses: diagonal section dividers, circular image masks, hexagonal card grids, creative hero shapes, and SVG-style geometric effects without SVG markup.

Is clip-path well supported across browsers?

Yes. clip-path with basic shapes (circle, ellipse, polygon, inset) is supported in all modern browsers. The path() function using SVG path strings has slightly lower support. Always test in Safari as it has historically had some quirks.

What is the difference between clip-path and mask?

clip-path applies a shape mask where only the defined area is visible. CSS mask is more powerful — it uses an image or gradient to control which parts show (grayscale mask where white is visible, black is hidden). Use clip-path for shapes, mask for gradient and image-based effects.

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CSS Clip Path Generator

Name: CSS Clip Path Generator
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Author: DailyDevTools

Create custom shapes with CSS clip-path

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clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 0% 100%, 100% 100%); -webkit-clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 0% 100%, 100% 100%);

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What is CSS Clip Path Generator?

CSS clip-path creates complex shapes by clipping elements to polygons, circles, ellipses, and inset rectangles — used for hero section shapes, image masks, creative card designs, and geometric layouts. Writing clip-path polygon coordinates by hand is practically impossible. DailyDevTools' CSS Clip-Path Generator provides a drag-and-drop point editor with live preview and instant CSS output.

How to use CSS Clip Path Generator

1Select a shape preset: circle, ellipse, polygon, or inset rectangle
2Drag the control points on the preview to reshape the clipping path
3The live preview shows the clip-path applied to an example element in real-time
4Click Copy CSS to get the clip-path property value ready to paste into your stylesheet

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