Quick summary
A clipping mask in PowerPoint lets you crop an image into any shape using the built-in "Crop to Shape" feature. This step-by-step walkthrough shows exactly how to insert a picture and apply a custom shape mask in just a few clicks.
Steps
- Click the "Insert" tab in the PowerPoint ribbon.
- Click "Pictures" from the Insert menu.
- Select your image and click "Insert" to add it to the slide.
- Click the arrow-down under "Crop" in the Picture Format toolbar.
- Select "Crop to Shape" from the dropdown menu.
- Choose a shape (circle, rectangle, heart, etc.) — your image is now clipped into that shape.
