CSS Shapes Generator
Generate pure CSS shapes using borders and clip-paths. Create triangles, circles, and polygons without images.
About
Modern CSS allows for the creation of complex geometric shapes without requiring SVG or PNG images. This reduces HTTP requests and improves loading speeds. This tool generates the code for common shapes using `border` tricks and `clip-path` properties.
css shapes
clip-path
Formulas
Logic for Triangle (Border Method):
Width = 0, Height = 0
Border-Left = Size solid transparent
Border-Right = Size solid transparent
Border-Bottom = Size solid Color
Border-Left = Size solid transparent
Border-Right = Size solid transparent
Border-Bottom = Size solid Color
Reference Data
| Method | Browser Support | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Border Hack | 99% (IE6+) | Very compatible | Limited to triangles/trapezoids |
| Clip-Path | 96% (Modern) | Any polygon shape | No IE support |
| Border-Radius | 99% | Circles/Ovals | Cannot do sharp angles easily |
Frequently Asked Questions
When borders meet at a corner, they are mitered at a 45-degree angle. By making side borders transparent, only the colored bottom border remains visible as a triangle.
For `clip-path` shapes, yes, though text will be clipped if it overflows. For `border` hack shapes, no, because the element has 0 width and height.