How to "permanently apply" a mask

[BourbonSquid]

(First time poster)

Hello!

Is there a way to "apply" or "expand" a mask?

That is to say... have the mask shape truly CUT the objects(s) below, not just mask it.

I could use the Shape Builder Tool. But both the mask and objects below are quite complex in the project I'm working on.

Thank you.

[Monika Gause · Accepted solution]

They are all simple paths, no effects, no raster images?

Strokes are all outlined?

Then you can try the Pathfinder "Crop" from the pathfinder panel.

[BourbonSquid]

Hey yeah! That works alright!

It's hard to see the forest through the trees sometimes. Trying different pathfinders hadn't crossed my mind.

Thanks for your reply. (｡•́‿•̀｡)۶

[Monika Gause]

You're welcome!

Glad you could solve it.