CSS Clip-Path Generator — Visual Polygon, Circle, Inset Builder
Visually build CSS clip-path: polygon, circle, ellipse, inset. Drag points on the preview. Copy CSS. Free, no signup.
About CSS Clip Path Generator
A CSS clip-path generator builds the `clip-path` property visually — letting you drag polygon points, set circle/ellipse radii, or define inset rectangles directly on a preview element rather than computing percentages by hand. The ZTools CSS Clip-Path Generator supports polygon (any number of points), circle, ellipse, inset (with rounded corners), and SVG path() clipping; offers preset shapes (chevron, hexagon, parallelogram, message bubble, star, blob); and emits clean CSS plus a Tailwind 4 arbitrary-value utility for instant pasting.
Use cases
- Diagonal section dividers. Modern landing pages use polygon clip-paths to create slanted hero edges. Drag the bottom corners; copy.
- Image masks. Crop a profile photo to a hexagon or circle without an SVG mask. Apply clip-path:circle(50%) and you have an instant round avatar.
- Reveal animations. Animate clip-path between two states for a wipe-reveal effect. Build the start and end shapes here, transition between them in CSS.
- Decorative ornaments. Star, blob, parallelogram, chevron — non-rectangular shapes anchor brand graphics without exporting SVG for every variant.
How it works
- Pick a shape type. Polygon (custom point list), circle, ellipse, inset (rectangle with optional rounded corners), or path() with raw SVG.
- Drag points / radii. For polygons, drag any vertex on the preview; add or remove points. For circle/ellipse, drag radius and centre.
- Tune precisely. Type exact percentages for snap accuracy. Toggle pixel vs percent units.
- Preview at multiple sizes. Square, landscape, portrait — clip-paths often look different at different aspect ratios.
- Copy CSS. Plain CSS, Tailwind 4 arbitrary value, or a CSS custom property declaration.
Examples
Input: Diagonal hero (polygon)
Output: clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 85%, 0 100%);
Input: Circle avatar
Output: clip-path: circle(50% at 50% 50%);
Input: Hexagon
Output: clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 100% 25%, 100% 75%, 50% 100%, 0% 75%, 0% 25%);
Frequently asked questions
Is clip-path supported in all browsers?
All modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge). Older Safari requires the -webkit- prefix; the generator emits both for safety.
Can I animate clip-path?
Yes — animating between two polygons with the same point count works smoothly. Different point counts produce visual jumps.
How does clip-path differ from mask-image?
clip-path is a binary cut: pixels are either in or out. mask-image supports alpha gradients (soft edges). Use clip-path for sharp shapes, mask-image for soft fades.
Will it impact performance?
Clip-path is GPU-accelerated. Performance is fine even on mobile for hundreds of clipped elements.
Why is my clip-path producing the wrong shape?
Polygon points are clockwise from top-left, expressed as percentages of the element's box. The generator visualises this so you cannot get it wrong.
Can I export an SVG path version?
Yes — the generator emits clip-path: path('M…') for cases where polygon does not fit (curves, complex shapes).
Pro tips
- For diagonal section dividers, drag only one corner — the asymmetric cut feels more intentional than a symmetric diagonal.
- Save common shapes (avatar circle, hexagon, chevron) as snippets in your CSS library.
- For animations, ensure the start and end polygons have the same point count — otherwise the transition jumps.
- When images get clipped, set the original image as a background so SEO-friendly alt text still works on a wrapper.
- Test the shape at multiple aspect ratios — polygons tied to a specific shape can break in responsive contexts.
Reviewed by Ahsan Mahmood · Last updated 2026-05-05 · Part of ZTools.
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