{"schema":"https://www.layerpath.com/schemas/public-document/v1","version":1,"id":"/learn/how-to-mask-in-figma","route":"/learn/how-to-mask-in-figma","canonical":"https://www.layerpath.com/learn/how-to-mask-in-figma","title":"How to Mask in Figma","h1":"How to Mask in Figma","description":"Discover the art of masking in Figma with our comprehensive guide. Learn techniques to enhance your designs and create stunning visuals effortlessly.","archetype":"tutorial","blocks":[{"type":"heading","depth":1,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"How to Mask in Figma"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to apply a mask to elements within Figma. Masking is a powerful feature that allows you to show only certain parts of an image or shape, effectively creating 'windows' through which the background is visible."}]},{"type":"layerpathTour","sourceUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm99d4lz9009kjw0cvx30drhb/tour","canonicalUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm99d4lz9009kjw0cvx30drhb/tour","id":"cm99d4lz9009kjw0cvx30drhb"},{"type":"list","ordered":true,"items":[{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Place Elements"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Add the "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"image or object"}]},{"type":"text","value":" you want to mask and the "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"shape"}]},{"type":"text","value":" (rectangle, circle, etc.) you want to use as the mask."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Position Shape"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Place the mask shape "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"above"}]},{"type":"text","value":" the image or object in the layer panel and "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"align it"}]},{"type":"text","value":" to the area you want to reveal."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Select Both"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Hold "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Shift"}]},{"type":"text","value":" and click both the shape and the image to select them together."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Apply Mask"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Press "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Ctrl + Alt + M"}]},{"type":"text","value":" (Windows) or "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Cmd + Option + M"}]},{"type":"text","value":" (Mac) or right-click and choose "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"“Use as Mask”"}]},{"type":"text","value":"."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Group Automatically"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Figma creates a "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"masked group"}]},{"type":"text","value":" with the shape hiding parts of the image outside it."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Edit Mask"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Double-click the mask group to move or resize the image or the mask shape independently."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Unmask if Needed"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Right-click the mask group and choose "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"“Remove Mask”"}]},{"type":"text","value":" to undo."}]}]}]}],"tours":[{"type":"layerpathTour","sourceUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm99d4lz9009kjw0cvx30drhb/tour","canonicalUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm99d4lz9009kjw0cvx30drhb/tour","id":"cm99d4lz9009kjw0cvx30drhb"}],"plainText":["How to Mask in Figma","This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to apply a mask to elements within Figma. Masking is a powerful feature that allows you to show only certain parts of an image or shape, effectively creating 'windows' through which the background is visible.","https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm99d4lz9009kjw0cvx30drhb/tour","Place Elements – Add the image or object you want to mask and the shape (rectangle, circle, etc.) you want to use as the mask.\nPosition Shape – Place the mask shape above the image or object in the layer panel and align it to the area you want to reveal.\nSelect Both – Hold Shift and click both the shape and the image to select them together.\nApply Mask – Press Ctrl + Alt + M (Windows) or Cmd + Option + M (Mac) or right-click and choose “Use as Mask”.\nGroup Automatically – Figma creates a masked group with the shape hiding parts of the image outside it.\nEdit Mask – Double-click the mask group to move or resize the image or the mask shape independently.\nUnmask if Needed – Right-click the mask group and choose “Remove Mask” to undo."]}