Vector-Based Clipping Masks

One other way that you can create eye-catching graphics for use in your print layouts and designs is to group image layers to vector-based shape or type layers. Doing so allows you to place an image within editable text characters or inside a custom shape, where it automatically crops to fit the characters or shape. If the text or shape needs to change, Photoshop will change the image cropping to match. This is an ideal technique for creating graphics for colorful marketing materials such as printed advertisements, postcards, and brochures.