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How to Convert an SVG into a Mask

Turn any SVG into a reusable mask for images or videos. Available in both the Editor and the Generator, this lets you apply consistent shapes across multiple variations with ease.

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You can convert any SVG into a mask and use it to reveal images or videos. This works both in the Editor (single design) and in the Generator (multi-editing environment), allowing you to apply the same mask consistently across multiple variations.

Supported SVG layers

Any SVG layer can be converted into a mask.

SVGs available in the library include:

  • Shapes

  • Masks

  • Lines

  • Icons

  • Illustrations

  • Brand Logos

Note: Smart Shapes (found at the top of the Shapes section) support additional fill types and cannot be converted into masks.

You can also upload custom SVGs and convert them into masks.
SVG assets can be identified in your library by the SVG label shown in the top-right corner of the asset thumbnail.

What happens when you convert an SVG to a mask

Once an SVG is converted into a mask:

  • The SVG shape defines the visible area

  • Content placed inside the mask is clipped to that shape

  • You can adjust the crop mode on the mask fill by double clicking on it

How to convert an SVG to a mask

In the Editor

  1. Select the SVG element on the canvas

  2. Click the SVG to open the contextual menu

  3. Choose Convert to mask (circular arrows icon)

The SVG is now a mask and can contain image or video content.

When a mask is filled, the layer icon in the Layers panel and timeline updates to reflect the fill type (image or video).

In the Generator (multi-editing)

  1. Open the Generator

  2. Add or select an SVG element and expand its options

  3. Choose one of the following:

    • Change shape / icon / mask / illustration

    • Convert to mask

  4. When Convert to mask is enabled, you can add or change the fill

Available fill types are Image and Video, the same as in the Editor.

Important notes about Generator behavior

  • Converting an SVG into a mask is a global property

  • This action is only available in multi-editing mode

  • When isolating a single size, you cannot:

    • Convert an SVG to a mask

    • Change the fill type of an existing mask

This ensures consistency across all generated variations.

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