CSS Masking
Learn CSS masking techniques to clip and shape elements with images and gradients for creative effects.
CSS masking allows hiding parts of elements using images or gradients to create unique shapes and effects.
Mask Image
.masked {
mask-image: url("mask.png");
-webkit-mask-image: url("mask.png");
}
.gradient-mask {
mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, black, transparent);
-webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, black, transparent);
}Mask Size and Position
.element {
mask-image: url("mask.png");
mask-size: cover;
mask-position: center;
mask-repeat: no-repeat;
}Fade Effects
.fade-bottom {
mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, black 70%, transparent 100%);
}
.fade-sides {
mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
}Text Masking
.text-mask {
background: url("image.jpg");
background-size: cover;
-webkit-background-clip: text;
-webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
background-clip: text;
}Best Practices
Masking Best Practices
- Include webkit prefixes - Test browser support - Provide fallbacks - Consider performance - Use appropriate mask sizes - Test on different backgrounds
Master CSS masking for creative visual effects!
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Last modified:
March 7th, 2026
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