#How to fill a shape in photoshop with an image how to#
Then I'll show you how to move the shape and the image to a new background. We'll start by learning how to draw our shape and how to place the image inside it. If you're using an earlier version of Photoshop, or you want to learn how to create this same effect using a clipping mask, check out the previous version of this tutorial.ĭownload this tutorial as a print-ready PDF! How to place an image inside a shape That's because we'll be drawing our shape using the new Shapes panel, and also because CC 2020 gives us lots of new shapes to choose from.
To follow along, you'll need Photoshop CC 2020. So when it's time to move the effect to a new background, we're moving one layer instead of two! Let's see how it works. But with a vector mask, the image and the shape are on the same layer. In this case, we would need one layer for the image and another layer for the shape. The reason is that a clipping mask always needs two separate layers. But if your goal is to move the shape and the image to a different background, then vector masks have the advantage. The fifth step is to open the Shapes panel. In the Tool Mode, set it to the shape you want.
Make sure you use the Custom Shape Tool in Step 2. Both are easy to use, and both can produce the same results. The first step in setting up your photo document in Photoshop 2021 is to fill the shape with a photo. One is by using a clipping mask, and the other is with a vector mask. There are two main ways to fill a shape with an image in Photoshop.
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