About CSS Clip-Path Builder

Generate CSS clip-path polygon values. Part of the DevTools Surf developer suite. Browse more tools in the Web / Frontend collection.

Use Cases

• Frontend developers creating non-rectangular section dividers
• Designers building diagonal hero sections and geometric layouts
• UI engineers implementing custom avatar shapes for user profiles
• Creative developers building interactive shape-based navigation

Tips

• Start with preset shapes like circles and triangles to learn
• Use percentage values for responsive clip paths
• Combine clip-path with transitions for reveal animations

Fun Facts

• CSS clip-path evolved from the SVG clipPath element — the CSS property was first specified in the CSS Masking Module Level 1 draft in 2012.
• The polygon() function in clip-path can accept any number of points, enabling complex shapes — some developers have created entire illustrations using only clip-path polygons.
• Before clip-path, developers used the deprecated CSS clip property (from CSS 2.1, 1998), which only supported rectangular clipping regions.

FAQ

What shapes are supported?

Polygon (any vertices), circle, ellipse, inset (rectangles with optional rounded corners), and path() for SVG-style shapes.

Can I create complex shapes?

Yes — drag vertices visually or enter precise coordinates. For ornate shapes use path() with SVG syntax; the tool validates the path.

Browser support?

All modern browsers for polygon, circle, ellipse, inset. path() is more recent (Chrome 88+, Firefox 97+, Safari 15.4+) — check against your support matrix.

Does it animate?

clip-path values can be transitioned between compatible shapes (polygon↔polygon with same vertex count). The tool has animation examples.