In this article, we’ll review several ways to cut out a shape in Illustrator. This tutorial was written using Adobe Illustrator CC 2020, but these instructions should work no matter which version of Illustrator you have, as long as you’re using vector elements and not a raster image.
How to Use a Shape as a Cookie Cutter
To divide an object into two shapes, use the Divide Object Below command. This will create a cutout through the other shape and delete the shape you used as the cookie cutter. This is a great way to start dividing objects into two parts.
How to Cut Out a Shape Using the Knife Tool
You can use the Knife tool to slice multiple shapes. The Knife tool will cut it as long as a layer or shape isn’t locked.
How to Cut Out a Shape With the Scissors Tool
We’ve already taught you how to use the Scissors tool. You can also use the keyboard shortcut C to activate it.
How to Cut Out a Shape With the Crop Tool
The Crop tool is a special tool that you can find on the Pathfinder panel in Illustrator. This panel is used to control how the content of an image is cropped. You can use the Crop tool to resize an image, or to crop it into a specific area.
With the Pathfinder tool, you can use Illustrator to select and delete parts of an object. ..
I used the Crop tool to create a new shape using the circle as the center.
You can use the Shape Builder tool to create shapes. In a future tutorial, we’ll cover how to use the tool to create more complex shapes.
How to Use a Clipping Mask to Cut Out a Shape
Clipping masks are a great way to hide parts of a shape. You can use them to hide parts of a gradient-colored shape, or you can use them to hide parts of another shape. ..
Many Options With Adobe
Adobe Creative Cloud apps offer multiple ways of achieving the same effect. So, check out our Illustrator tutorials and articles about Adobe Photoshop and InDesign. With practice, your graphic designs will be pixel-perfect! ..
