How to Create Text Mask in Adobe Illustrator | Tutorial

Learn how to create a text clipping mask in Adobe Illustrator to place any image, photo, or texture inside editable text. In this quick Illustrator tutorial, you'll master how to mask text using the Clipping Mask shortcut, adjust images inside text, and keep your typography fully editable.

Whether you're designing typography posters, t-shirt graphics, or creative logos, masking an image into text is an essential graphic design skill.

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction: Image Inside Text in Illustrator
00:10 - Setting up Your Text & Choosing Fonts
01:10 - Placing and Aligning the Image Behind Text
01:20 - Creating the Clipping Mask (Shortcut: Ctrl + 7 / Cmd + 7)
01:28 - Editing the Image After Masking
01:54 - Final Results & Creative Tips

⌨️ KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS USED:
• Make Clipping Mask: Ctrl + 7 (Windows) / Cmd + 7 (Mac)
• Release Clipping Mask: Ctrl + Alt + 7 (Windows) / Cmd + Option + 7 (Mac)
• Edit Contents: Double-click with Selection Tool (V)

💡 PRO TIP:
Make sure your text layer is placed ON TOP of your image layer in the stacking order. If the image is above the text, the clipping mask will not work!

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