: Illustrator clipping mask with multiple images within the mask? I have a file that I'm working with that someone else put together. It has about 20 images on it. Each one has a clipping mask

@Nimeshi706

Two options...

1. Object → Rasterize...

This will rasterize a new image at the full size of any content inside the clipping mask, but everything outside of the clipping mask is now white. You will probably have to reapply the original clipping mask to hide the white—but at least everything hidden by the clipping mask is just white, which should negate the file size issues you were having.

2. Object → Flatten Transparency...

This will leave your clipping mask intact and trim everything from the images that are hidden by the mask, it will sometimes create nested clipping masks and will often break up your images strangely though.

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@Cofer715

Edit
I just re-read your question and I'm thinking maybe I misunderstood you the first time. This method only works if the images are separated, not if it is really just one collage image with sections masked out.



You can go inside the Clip Group and delete whichever objects you no longer want.

I made this basic group of rectangles inside a circular mask to demonstrate.



I selected the brown rectangle that I want to delete



Deleted it



The same will apply to your images

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