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What’s a clipping mask, you ask?

Quick Tips: How to Use the Clipping Mask in Adobe Illustrator

Quick Tips: How to Use the Clipping Mask in Adobe Illustrator


What the heck is a Clipping Mask and why do I need to know how to use it? Great question! You’d use a clipping mask when you want to show images just within a certain shape (like a circle). Learn how to use a clipping mask in the mini lesson above, and then head over to Alexi’s beginner-friendly class to learn more quick tips for working in Adobe Illustrator.

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