mask-image

The mask-image CSS property sets the image that is used as mask layer for an element. By default this means the alpha channel of the mask image will be multiplied with the alpha channel of the element. This can be controlled with the mask-mode property.

css

/* Keyword value */
mask-image: none;

/* <mask-source> value */
mask-image: url(masks.svg#mask1);

/* <image> values */
mask-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 1), transparent);
mask-image: image(url(mask.png), skyblue);

/* Multiple values */
mask-image: image(url(mask.png), skyblue), linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 1), transparent);

/* Global values */
mask-image: inherit;
mask-image: initial;
mask-image: revert;
mask-image: revert-layer;
mask-image: unset;

Syntax

Values

none: This keyword is interpreted as an opaque white image layer.
<mask-source>: A url() reference to a <mask> or to a CSS image.
<image>: An image value used as mask image layer.

Formal definition

Initial value	`none`
Applies to	all elements; In SVG, it applies to container elements excluding the `<defs>` element and all graphics elements
Inherited	no
Computed value	as specified, but with `url()` values made absolute
Animation type	discrete

Formal syntax

mask-image = 
  <mask-reference>#  

<mask-reference> = 
  none           |
  <image>        |
  <mask-source>  

<image> = 
  <url>       |
  <gradient>  

<mask-source> = 
  <url>  

<url> = 
  url( <string> <url-modifier>* )  |
  src( <string> <url-modifier>* )

Examples

Setting a mask image with a URL

Specifications

Specification
CSS Masking Module Level 1 # the-mask-image

Browser compatibility

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