In the following tutorial, you'll learn how to make a Clipping Mask in Illustrator and also how to make a clipping mask with text in Illustrator.
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What You'll Learn in This Tutorial
- How to make a Clipping Mask in Illustrator
- How to make a Clipping Mask with text in Illustrator
1. How to Make a Clipping Mask in Illustrator
To make a Clipping Mask in Illustrator, select your design along with the object that will serve as the mask, and go to Object > Clipping Mask > Make.
To make things a bit faster, you can always use the Control-7 keyboard shortcut.
Keep in mind that the Make Clipping Mask command can also be found at the bottom of the Properties panel (Window > Properties).
2. How to Make a Clipping Mask With Text in Illustrator
You can even use text to make a clipping mask in Illustrator. Select it along with your design, and just press Control-7.
Keep in mind that the text remains fully editable, and the masked area updates as you edit the text.
3. How to Create a Clipping Mask in Illustrator Using Draw Inside
Using Draw Inside, you can easily create a somewhat different clipping mask effect.
Select an object from your design which will serve as the mask, and select Draw Inside from the Control panel. Now, any new object that you draw will be masked by your selection. The only difference with this technique is that your mask remains visible.
Congratulations! You're Done!
Now that you've learned how to create clipping masks in Illustrator, feel free to use these techniques in your future projects.
You can find some great sources of inspiration at Envato Elements, with interesting solutions to improve your design portfolio.
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Note: This tutorial was written with the aid of an artificial intelligence tool. It has been thoroughly edited and checked for accuracy by the Envato Tuts+ editorial team.
