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# How to Create a Shape Cut Layer in Artwork

Some print providers require a **black shape cut layer** when fulfilling custom-shaped products. The **Shape Cut** feature in Persify helps you automatically generate a black image that changes based on your personalized choices. This saves you time when preparing shape cut files and processing orders.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/c/7/9/0/c7909319124ac800/image_15851tr.png)

# How to Use the Shape Cut Feature

1. Select the layer or group where you want to add the shape cut. On the right panel, click the **Add Shape Cut** button.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/c/7/9/0/c7909319124ac800/image_dyvggq.png)


2. In the popup, choose the print layout that matches the vendor's template.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/c/7/9/0/c7909319124ac800/image_le087k.png)


For example:
* If the template is divided into 1 column and 2 rows, as shown in the picture below, choose **1x2**.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/8/3/6/a836ece0c4805800/image_11uq8sz.png)

* If the template is divided into 4 columns and 2 rows, as shown in the picture below, choose **4x2**.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/a/8/3/6/a836ece0c4805800/image_c4jjug.png)

3. Select the cell where the shape cut should be placed. This ensures the shape cut and the personalization layer are in the same position.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/c/7/9/0/c7909319124ac800/shape-cut-psf_1bl0k89.gif)

The shape cut layer will appear in black. It will update automatically based on the personalization selection and the position or size of your layer.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/c/7/9/0/c7909319124ac800/co-keo-shape-cut-psf_pqwlpu.gif)

To remove the shape cut, click **Add Shape Cut**, then either untick the selected cell or click **Click to change**. Persify will delete the previous shape cut layout.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/c/7/9/0/c7909319124ac800/delete-shape-cut-psf_2e48ph.gif)

|| If you want to add a shape cut to multiple layers, group them first, then add the shape cut to the group.