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Clip Path Playground

Interactive CSS clip-path shape generator with live preview

Live Preview
Polygon
Drag the ● handles to reshape  |  Double-click edge to add vertex
CSS Output
clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
Shape Presets
Parameters
Vertices: 3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CSS clip-path?

The clip-path CSS property creates a clipping region that defines which part of an element should be visible. It's like a "cookie cutter" for HTML elements, allowing you to create non-rectangular shapes without using images.

Which browsers support clip-path?

Clip-path is supported in all modern browsers including Chrome (24+), Firefox (3.5+), Safari (7+), and Edge (12+). For IE support, you may need SVG-based fallbacks. The polygon() function has 96%+ global browser support.

How do I animate clip-path shapes?

Use CSS transition or @keyframes with clip-path. For smooth animation, ensure the polygon has the same number of vertices in each keyframe. Example: transition: clip-path 0.4s ease;

What units can I use in clip-path?

You can use percentages (relative to element dimensions), px, em, rem, and keywords like closest-side or farthest-side for circles. Percentages are most common for responsive designs.

Clip-path vs overflow: hidden — what's the difference?

overflow: hidden only clips to the element's rectangular bounding box. Clip-path allows arbitrary shapes like circles, stars, and custom polygons, giving you far more creative freedom.

How can I use SVG clipPath with this?

CSS clip-path also supports url(#svgClipPathID) to reference an SVG <clipPath> element. This allows extremely complex clipping shapes defined in SVG markup, supporting curves and arcs beyond basic polygons.

Does clip-path affect element layout?

No. Clip-path only affects visual rendering. The element still occupies its original rectangular space in the layout flow. Other elements will position as if the clipped element is still a full rectangle.

Can I use clip-path on images and videos?

Absolutely! Clip-path works on any HTML element, including <img>, <video>, <div>, and even <canvas>. It's a versatile property for creating unique visual effects across all content types.

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