Free Clippy (Bennett Feely) Alternative

Clippy by Bennett Feely is one of the most popular and widely-used CSS clip-path generators on the web. It's free, open-source, and provides preset shapes (polygon, circle, ellipse, inset) that you can customize by dragging points directly on a visual preview. The generated CSS code updates in real-time and can be copied with a single click. Clippy has been a go-to resource for web designers since clip-path became widely supported. Both Clippy and Fixie's CSS Clip-Path Maker offer similar core functionality with slight differences in customization options and interface design.

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CSS Clip-Path Maker vs Clippy (Bennett Feely)

Feature Fixie CSS Clip-Path Maker Clippy (Bennett Feely)
Price Free forever Free (open source)
Signup Required No No
Preset Shapes Polygon, circle, ellipse, inset, custom Polygon, circle, ellipse, inset
Draggable Points Yes, with snap-to-grid option Yes
Real-Time Preview Yes, instant updates Yes, instant updates
Copy CSS Code One-click copy One-click copy
Custom Background Upload Yes (upload your own image) No (uses default background)

Why Choose Fixie?

Clippy is a clean, simple, and reliable tool. Its strength is clarity: the interface shows a large visual preview, preset shapes are clearly labeled, and you can drag points to adjust the clip-path while the CSS code updates instantly. It's fast to learn and covers the most common use cases for clip-path. For basic shapes like triangles, hexagons, or custom polygons, Clippy gets the job done efficiently. The tool is open-source and has been refined over years of use by the web design community.

Fixie's CSS Clip-Path Maker builds on the same concept with a few additional options. Both tools offer the same core shapes and draggable point editing, but Fixie adds the ability to upload your own image as the background. This is helpful when you're designing a specific element and want to see exactly how the clip-path will look with your actual image or photo, rather than a generic background. Fixie also includes a snap-to-grid option for precise alignment of points, which can speed up the creation of symmetrical or geometric shapes.

Both tools are free, fast, and produce the same CSS output. Clippy has a slightly more minimalist interface, which some users prefer. Fixie offers a bit more customization with background uploads and grid snapping. For most users, either tool will work perfectly — the choice comes down to whether you want the extra control over preview images.

How to Use CSS Clip-Path Maker

Step 1: Open the CSS Clip-Path Maker

Go to fixie.tools/clip-path — no signup or installation needed.

Step 2: Choose a Shape

Select a preset shape (polygon, circle, ellipse, inset) or start with a custom polygon. You'll see a live preview with draggable points.

Step 3: Drag Points to Customize

Drag the control points to adjust the shape. Use snap-to-grid for precise alignment, or upload your own image to preview the clip-path with real content.

Step 4: Copy the CSS

Click 'Copy CSS' to get the generated clip-path code. Paste it into your stylesheet and apply it to any element.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the main difference between Clippy and Fixie?
Both tools offer the same core functionality — draggable clip-path editing with real-time preview and CSS code generation. Fixie adds the ability to upload your own background image and includes a snap-to-grid option. Clippy has a more minimal interface. Either tool works great for most use cases.
Can I upload my own image in Clippy?
No. Clippy uses a default background image. If you want to preview the clip-path on your own image, Fixie supports background image uploads.
Are both tools free?
Yes. Both Clippy and Fixie are completely free with no signup, ads, or usage limits.
Which shapes are supported?
Both support polygon, circle, ellipse, and inset — the standard clip-path shapes. You can create custom polygons by adding or removing points.
Does Clippy have more advanced features?
Not really. Both tools are focused on simplicity and visual editing. For complex SVG-based clipping, you'd use a vector editor like Illustrator or Figma.

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