CSS clip-path Property Reference

The CSS clip-path property is a standard property in CSS Masking. Review its formal syntax, computed behavior, and practical declarations.

Updated 2026-08-12

clip-path overview

The CSS clip-path property is a standard property in CSS Masking. Review its formal syntax, computed behavior, and practical declarations.

The property is not inherited by default. Use an explicit global keyword when inheritance is intended.

Syntax and formal definition

clip-path formal syntax

Field	Value
Formal syntax	<clip-source> \| [ <basic-shape> \|\| <geometry-box> ] \| none
Initial value	none
Applies to	allElementsSVGContainerElements
Inherited	No
Percentages	referToReferenceBoxWhenSpecifiedOtherwiseBorderBox
Computed value	asSpecifiedURLsAbsolute
Animation type	basicShapeOtherwiseNo
Media	visual
Specification group	CSS Masking
Status	Standard

Practical examples

These declarations demonstrate valid ways to set clip-path. The initial and inherit global keywords remain available even when a property-specific value is preferable.

clip-path live example

CSS

.reset-example {
  clip-path: initial;
}

.inherit-example {
  clip-path: inherit;
}

@supports (clip-path: initial) {
  .supported {
    clip-path: initial;
  }
}