CSS Clip-Path Generator
Generate clip-path values for inset, circle, ellipse and polygon shapes. 10 polygon presets included. Copy the CSS instantly.
.element {
clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
}What is CSS Clip-Path Generator?
The CSS Clip-Path Generator is a visual tool for creating 'clip-path' CSS values without memorising coordinate syntax. The 'clip-path' property is one of CSS's most powerful layout features — it masks an element to a custom shape, enabling creative image crops, diagonal section dividers, speech bubbles, and complex geometric compositions. However, its syntax can be tricky to write by hand, especially for polygon shapes with many coordinate pairs.
This tool supports all four main clip-path functions: 'inset()' for rectangles and rounded rectangles, 'circle()' for circular crops, 'ellipse()' for oval crops, and 'polygon()' for arbitrary multi-point shapes. Each shape type has its own set of controls that let you adjust dimensions and positions using sliders or direct input, while the live preview canvas reflects every change instantly.
For polygon shapes you can drag the control points directly on the preview, making it intuitive to sculpt exactly the silhouette you need. The generated 'clip-path' value is displayed in full and can be copied to the clipboard with one click. This tool is valuable for frontend developers building hero sections with angled cuts, designers cropping images into custom shapes for editorial layouts, and anyone experimenting with CSS masking techniques. Because clip-path is handled entirely by the browser's rendering engine, the resulting shapes are resolution-independent and perform well even on animated or transformed elements.
How to Use CSS Clip-Path Generator
- Select a shape type
Choose from inset, circle, ellipse, or polygon to set the clip-path function you want to generate.
- Adjust the shape parameters
Use sliders or drag the control points on the canvas to resize, reposition, and reshape the clipping region.
- Preview the clipped element
The live preview shows how the clip-path will mask a real element, including any transparency outside the shape.
- Copy the clip-path value
Click Copy to grab the complete CSS clip-path declaration and paste it directly into your stylesheet.
Key Benefits
Drag control points directly on the canvas for polygon shapes — far faster than editing coordinate pairs by hand.
Generate inset, circle, ellipse, and polygon clip-path values from the same tool without switching tabs.
Every parameter change updates the preview in real time so you can iterate rapidly toward the shape you want.
The generated clip-path value uses standard syntax supported in all modern browsers without vendor prefixes.
Frequently Asked Questions
clip-path masks an element to a specific shape, hiding everything outside it. Common uses include diagonal hero section cuts, circular avatar images, custom-shaped banners, and creative image gallery layouts.
No. clip-path only changes what is visible — the element still occupies its full original space in the layout. To also affect layout, combine clip-path with shape-outside for floated elements.
Yes, clip-path is animatable in CSS. You can transition between two polygon shapes with the same number of points, or animate inset, circle, and ellipse values using CSS transitions or animations.
The clip-path property with basic shape functions is fully supported in all modern browsers — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge — without vendor prefixes.