How to to cut out the image below with the path above it

Question

I am trying to cut out the shape of the B on top into the layer beneath it. So that I can make the B transparent without the bottom layer showing through. Currently I am having to make the B white so that it can be seen. If I try to make the B transparent then it just becomes black like in the picture below.

How do i cut out the shape of the B into the image beneath it? Kind of like a reverse clipping mask or something.

Anna Lander · Answer

Clear please a bit. Do you have the image and want to create a hole with the "Bitcoin sign" shape? Is the content on the bottom a vector artwork or an image?
In the first case, unite the central black objects to get a big black spot. Then select it and the "B" sign and use Pathfinder > Minus Front Like Barbara suggests.
In the second one (the raster image below) create a compound path:

Draw the rectangle around the image.
Select the "B" sign and the rectangle.
Create the new object using the selected ones.
Use Object > Compound Path > Make to unite the details into a single shape.

Then put the shape above the image, select both and create a Clipping Mask (Object > Clipping Mask > Make).

Sign up

To post, reply, or follow discussions, please sign in with your Adobe ID.

Sign in to Adobe Community

To post, reply, or follow discussions, please sign in with your Adobe ID.

Scanning file for viruses.

This file cannot be downloaded