What is CSS clip-path used for?

clip-path masks an element into a non-rectangular shape without needing SVG, images, or JavaScript. It's the modern CSS way to build hexagonal avatars, arrow-shaped section dividers, star badges, or masked hero images.

Do I need vendor prefixes?

No. Modern `clip-path: polygon(...)` and `clip-path: circle(...)` work without `-webkit-` in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari 14.1+. Safari <14.1 still needs `-webkit-clip-path` — add it if you support iOS <14.5.

Can I animate a clip-path shape?

Yes — `clip-path` is animatable when both keyframes have the same number of polygon points. Use CSS transitions or `@keyframes` on `clip-path` to morph shapes on hover.

Does clip-path hide overflow like border-radius does?

Yes — clip-path clips everything outside the shape, including background, borders, box-shadow (inside the shape only), and child elements. Note: `box-shadow` will be clipped too, so use `filter: drop-shadow()` instead if you need shadow around the shape.

Why is my clip-path not showing on a responsive element?

The polygon coordinates use percentages, so shapes scale with the element. If it disappears, check that the element has non-zero width AND height — clip-path on a zero-dimension element produces nothing.

Is my data sent to a server?

No. This tool is entirely client-side — the clip-path is generated in JavaScript in your browser and copied to your clipboard locally.

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