100% FREE • NO SIGNUP

CSS Clip-Path Generator

Create any CSS clip-path shape visually. Drag polygon points, choose from 12+ presets, copy production-ready CSS instantly.

Need AI-powered CSS generation? The MatrixAI API can generate entire component styles from plain English descriptions.

Explore API →

Shape Presets

Visual Editor

Polygon mode: Drag handles to move points • Click canvas to add point • Click handle + Delete to remove
Points: 4

Generated CSS

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

CSS Clip-Path Guide

The CSS clip-path property creates a clipping region that sets what part of an element should be shown. Parts inside the region are shown; parts outside are hidden.

Basic Shapes

FunctionSyntaxDescription
circle()circle(50% at 50% 50%)Circular clipping region
ellipse()ellipse(50% 35% at 50% 50%)Elliptical clipping region
inset()inset(10% 20% 10% 20% round 8px)Rectangular inset with optional radius
polygon()polygon(50% 0%, 100% 100%, 0% 100%)Custom polygon shape
path()path("M 0 0 L 100 0...")SVG path syntax

Common Use Cases

  • Creating diagonal section dividers on landing pages
  • Clipping images to custom shapes (hexagon, pentagon)
  • Animated shape transitions with CSS transition
  • Badge and ribbon effects without extra elements
  • Masking video or background elements

Animation Example

.element {
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  transition: clip-path 0.4s ease;
}
.element:hover {
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 85% 100%, 15% 100%);
}

Browser Support

clip-path with basic shapes is supported in all modern browsers. The path() function has slightly less support. Use -webkit-clip-path as a fallback for older Safari versions.

Related Tools

CSS Border Radius GeneratorCSS Grid GeneratorCSS Gradient GeneratorBox Shadow GeneratorCSS Animation Generator

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CSS clip-path?

CSS clip-path is a property that clips an element to a specific shape, hiding everything outside the defined region. It supports circles, ellipses, polygons, and SVG paths — letting you create non-rectangular elements without extra markup.

Is this clip-path generator free?

Yes, completely free with no signup required. The tool runs entirely in your browser — no data is sent to any server, and it works offline once loaded.

Does clip-path work on images and videos?

Yes. Apply the generated CSS to any HTML element — <img>, <div>, or <video> — to mask it to the custom shape. This is commonly used for hexagonal avatars, diagonal hero sections, and shaped image galleries.

Which browsers support CSS clip-path?

All modern browsers support clip-path with basic shapes (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari). The generator outputs both clip-path and -webkit-clip-path for maximum compatibility including older Safari versions.

Can I animate clip-path shapes?

Yes. Add a transition: clip-path 0.4s ease to your element and change the clip-path on hover or via JavaScript. Both states must use polygon() with the same number of points for smooth morphing. The animation example in the guide above shows the exact pattern.

More CSS Generator Tools

Border radius, box shadow, gradients, flexbox, grid — all free, no signup.

Browse All Free Tools →