Introduction

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

Step 1

Open Adobe Photoshop CS5.1.

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Step 2

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

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Step 3

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

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Duplicate layer in layer palette

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Step 4

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

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Step 5

Select the first image layer in the layer palette.

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Step 6

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

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Step 7

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

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Step 8

Draw your shape according to your requirements.

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Step 9

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

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Step 10

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

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Step 11

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

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Finale Output

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

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