Masking Video addon for Elementor

Creating a video mask (clipping a video into a specific shape like a circle, blob, or custom SVG) in Elementor can be done using either the built-in features or specialized third-party addons.

Here are the best ways to achieve this effect in 2026:

1. Built-in Elementor Masking (Free & Pro)

Elementor has a native Mask feature that works on almost any widget, including the standard Video widget.

How to use:

Drag a Video Widget onto your page.

Go to the Advanced tab.

Open the Mask section and toggle it to On.

Choose a shape (Circle, Flower, Sketch, etc.) or upload a Custom SVG to use as your mask.

Pros: No extra plugins needed; very fast.

Cons: Limited to simple shapes unless you provide your own SVG.

2. Premium Addons for Elementor (Free & Pro)

The Video Box widget from Premium Addons is one of the most popular ways to handle video masking because it offers more "container-like" control than the default Elementor widget.

Key Feature: Includes a "Mask Video Shape" option directly in the free version.

Best for: Displaying videos within device frames (like a phone or laptop) or custom abstract shapes.

Website: premiumaddons.com

3. Essential Addons for Elementor (Pro)

If you want your video shapes to be "alive," Essential Addons offers Image/Video Masking and Morphing.

Key Feature: Morphing Effects. Instead of a static shape, the mask can slowly shift and "wobble" (blob effect) while the video plays inside.

Best for: High-end creative agencies or portfolio sites looking for an organic, fluid look.

Website: essential-addons.com

4. Videor – Video Clipping Mask (Envato/CodeCanyon)

This is a dedicated, lightweight plugin specifically for this purpose. If you don't want a massive addon bundle, this is a "surgical" solution.

Key Feature: Comes with 40+ modern preset masks and supports custom SVG paths.

Compatibility: Works with YouTube, Vimeo, and self-hosted videos.

Website: elementor.merkulov.design

Comparison Summary

Feature

Elementor Native

Premium Addons

Essential Addons

Price

Free / Pro

Free (Basic Mask)

Pro Only

Morphing (Animated)

No

No

Yes

Custom SVG

Yes

Yes

Yes

Complexity

Low

Medium

Medium

Quick Tip: When using a custom SVG mask, ensure the SVG is saved with a closed path and has no extra padding, or the video might not align correctly within the shape.

Would you like me to find a specific SVG "blob" or "frame" code that you can copy-paste into your Elementor mask settings?