CSS Clip-Path Generator
Generate CSS clip-path polygon, circle, and ellipse shapes with an interactive draggable canvas, 15+ geometric shape presets.
Interactive Clipping Stage
Drag handles to reshape polygonCSS clip-path Code
Anchor Coordinates
⚖️ Decision Verdict: 6-Point Geometric Polygon
Polygon uses percentage-based vertex coordinates, ensuring fluid responsiveness across all screen sizes and container aspect ratios.
Geometry & Rendering Telemetry
About this tool
How to use it
- Select a shape preset (Hexagon, Triangle, Chevron, Star, Diamond, Circle, Ellipse, etc.).
- Drag the interactive anchor points on the canvas stage to customize the polygon's geometric silhouette.
- Click '+ Add Point' or '− Remove Point' to alter vertex complexity.
- Switch the stage background between mesh gradient, landscape photo, or dark grid.
- Click 'Copy CSS' to copy the complete -webkit-clip-path and clip-path stylesheet rule.
Why it matters
The CSS clip-path property creates complex geometric masks directly inside modern web browsers, eliminating the overhead of exporting heavy PNG/SVG alpha masks from Photoshop or Figma. Because clip-path operations are executed on the GPU compositor thread, they deliver buttery-smooth 60fps animations without causing browser layout reflows.
When to use it
Use this tool when designing custom button hover cutouts, diagonal section dividers, hero image masks, avatar shapes, or interactive UI badges.
Good to know
Percentage Units: Percentage-based clip paths adapt seamlessly to any container dimensions, ensuring your shape scales fluidly across mobile and desktop screens.
Common questions
What is the CSS clip-path property?
The `clip-path` CSS property creates a clipping region that sets what part of an element should be visible. Anything inside the clipping region is shown, while everything outside is hidden.
Can you animate CSS clip-path shapes?
Yes! CSS transitions and `@keyframes` can morph one clip-path into another, provided both shapes are polygons with the exact same number of vertex points.
Do I still need the -webkit-clip-path prefix?
While modern desktop browsers support unprefixed `clip-path`, older WebKit engines and certain versions of Safari on iOS still benefit from the `-webkit-clip-path` vendor prefix for 100% reliable rendering.
What is the difference between clip-path and mask-image?
`clip-path` defines hard vector geometric boundaries (points, circles, polygons) and is fast. `mask-image` uses raster or SVG images with alpha transparency for soft feathered gradients and complex fades.
Can text wrap around a clipped shape?
Yes, by pairing `clip-path: polygon(...)` with `shape-outside: polygon(...)` and `float: left` (or `right`), adjacent body text will wrap organically around the shape's contours.