How to Insert Image Within Shapes In Photoshop

Introduction

In this article I will explain how to insert an image within shapes using Photoshop.

Step 1

Open Adobe Photoshop CS5.1.



Step 2

Open an image using "Ctrl+o" to be placed inside shapes.



Step 3

Select this image layer in the layer palette. Then right-click on it and select "Duplicate Layer" from the context menu.



Duplicate layer in layer palette



Step 4

Take a new blank layer between those image layers and fill it with the white color.






Step 5

Select the first image layer in the layer palette.



Step 6

Select white as your foreground color, then right-click on the shape tool and select the custom shape tool.



Step 7

Select your custom shape from the custom shape pop-up window.



Step 8

Draw your shape according to your requirements.



Step 9

Resize and reposition your shape using the Free Transform command ("Ctrl+t").



Step 10

Drag the shape layer to below the first image layer in the palette.



Step 11

Right-click on the first image layer and select "Create Clipping Mask" from the context menu.



Finale Output

In the finale output you will see that your image will be visible only within the shape.