Illustrator

Create a clipping mask for a group or layer

  1. Create the object you want to use as the mask.

    This object is called the clipping path. Only vector objects can be clipping paths.

  2. Move the clipping path and the objects you want to mask into a layer or group.
  3. In the Layers panel, make sure that the masking object is at the top of the group or layer, and then click the name of the layer or group.
  4. Click the Make/Release Clipping Masks button at the bottom of the Layers panel or select Make Clipping Mask from the Layers panel menu.