CSS Shadow Generator

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Add depth and dimension to your web projects with professional ease. Our CSS Shadow Generator provides an intuitive visual interface for creating complex, realistic box shadows for your UI elements. Adjust blur, spread, color, and position with precise sliders and watch your design come to life instantly in our live preview window.

We prioritize your design privacy. Unlike other online generators that might track your styling choices or log your inputs, our tool runs entirely within your own web browser. Your custom shadow configurations and color palettes never touch our servers, ensuring 100% confidentiality for your proprietary design systems. This local approach also guarantees nearly instant feedback as you adjust the settings.

Our tool is completely free, does not require an account, and supports advanced features like 'Inset' shadows and RGBA transparency. Whether you're building a modern 'Glassmorphism' effect or a subtle material design button, you can generate clean, cross-browser compatible CSS code in seconds – all from the safety of your own device.

How to generate custom CSS box shadows

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    Adjust Offsets: Use the horizontal and vertical sliders to position the shadow's focus.

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    Fine-tune Softness: Modify the blur and spread values to create everything from hard edges to soft glows.

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    Select Color: Use the integrated color picker to set the shadow's shade and transparency (Alpha).

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    Toggle Inset: Optionally check 'Inset' to make the shadow appear inside the element for an engraved look.

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    Copy CSS: Instantly grab the generated property and paste it directly into your stylesheet.

Why Use This Tool?

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    Visual drag-and-drop or slider-based shadow design
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    100% Private local processing - no data ever leaves
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    Instant CSS code generation with one-click copy
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    Full support for custom RGBA colors and transparency
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    Create modern 'Inset' and multi-layer effects with ease
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    Completely free with no registration or annoying ads

Design tips for beautiful shadows

The secret of layered shadows

Modern UI designers often use multiple stacked shadows for a softer, more organic look. Try combining a small, dark shadow with a large, very light one.

When to use 'Inset'

Inset shadows are perfect for making buttons look pressed or for creating Realistic input field depth. They give the illusion that the element is recessed into the page.

Natural light sources

For consistency, always try to use the same offsets (e.g., 5px down and 5px right) for all shadowed elements on your page to mimic a single light source.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the shadow generator free?

Yes, our tool is 100% free with no limits on usage or number of code exports.

Are my design choices kept private?

Absolutely. Everything is processed locally in your browser. We never see or store your configurations.

Does it support semi-transparent colors?

Yes. Our tool uses RGBA color formats so you can create subtle, realistic shadows by lowering the opacity.

Which browsers support CSS box-shadow?

Box-shadow is a standard CSS3 property and is fully supported by all modern browsers like Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge.

Can I add shadows to text?

This tool is for 'box-shadow'. For text specifically, you would use 'text-shadow', though the logic of blur and offset remains very similar.

What is the 'Spread' property?

Spread increases or decreases the physical size of the shadow. Positive values make the shadow larger, while negative values shrink it.

Does it produce messy code?

No. We generate clean, standardized CSS properties that are ready to be used in any modern web project.

How fast is the tool?

It is nearly instant. Because the logic is local, there is zero network lag when moving the sliders.

Do I need to sign up to copy code?

No. We believe in open access. You can copy as much code as you need without providing any personal data.

Can I create multiple shadows?

Our visual editor currently focuses on perfect single shadow creation. For multi-layered shadows, you can easily combine multiple outputs.

Does it work on mobile browsers?

Yes, our tool is fully responsive and allows you to design and export shadows even from your tablet or smartphone.

Why is my shadow not showing?

Ensure your blur value is high enough to be seen and that the color isn't identical to your element's background.

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