How to put photos inside text, a shape, or a compound path in Illustrator

A clipping mask is a shape (called a clipping path) that masks any object below it, so only what's inside the clipping path is visible.

In this quick tip, I show you how to use text, a shape, and a compound path to mask artwork such as a photo. With Illustrator CC, you no longer need to outline the text before masking, allowing you to still be able to edit the copy while it's masking the photo!

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