cut out image in Illustrator Solved

Question

Hello,
I'm looking to crop an image in Illustrator.
I do know how to do it in Photoshop, but it seems simpler and faster to avoid juggling between multiple software.

I create a shape in Illustrator using the shape or pen tool. Then I place a JPEG image on top that overflows beyond the shape created in a lower layer. Using the Pathfinder tool doesn't allow me to remove the overflowing part.
However, when I create two different shapes on top of each other, select both with the white arrow, and then apply the Pathfinder/Divide, I'm able to delete what I don’t need.
I'm therefore reaching out for your expertise so that I can overcome this problem.

Thank you in advance

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Thordendall · Accepted Answer

Hello,

Nothing could be simpler!
Just create a clipping mask.

*Place your image and your shape as you wish on the same layer.

*Place your image in the background and your shape in the foreground

*Select your image and your shape > right click > create a clipping mask.

You're all set!

Best regards!

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blyt76 · Answer

Hello,

Thank you for your quick and effective response because indeed, it's done.
But it would have been too simple if I had to stop there. A new problem of the same kind arises from the first one.
Let me explain: now that I have my desired shape, it appears in a group containing the mask and my cut-out image as I wanted. I would like to apply the same method once again, that is to say a mask on another mask.
Is that possible?

Best regards

Thordendall · Answer

I don't quite understand what you want to do, but what I do when I'm looking for solutions to achieve my goals is that I copy and paste a lot of elements of my work and try different methods to reach my aims, always keeping a backup of the elements, in case the return reaches its limits.

If you could explain in detail what you are trying to do, with star-shaped image A and ellipse-shaped image B, for example, so that I can look for a solution!

Best regards!
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I'm not crazy, I'm just a Penguin ^^

Cut out image in Illustrator

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