Color And Design Tools

Box Shadow Generator

Create custom CSS box shadows with real-time preview

Preview

box-shadow: 10px 10px 20px 0px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);

Horizontal Offset: 10px

Vertical Offset: 10px

Blur Radius: 20px

Spread Radius: 0px

Opacity: 0.30

Shadow Color

Inset Shadow

Presets

Generated CSS

box-shadow: 10px 10px 20px 0px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);

Multiple Shadows

Shadow Properties

Horizontal: Moves shadow left/right
Vertical: Moves shadow up/down
Blur: Controls shadow softness
Spread: Controls shadow size
Inset: Creates inner shadow

Privacy

All processing is local
No data uploaded to servers
No data stored or shared
Complete privacy protection
Use offline anytime

CSS Tips

Performance: Use shadows sparingly
Depth: Multiple shadows create depth
Colors: Use dark colors for shadows
Inset: Good for pressed buttons
Blur: Higher blur = softer shadow

The Box Shadow Generator is a free online tool that helps you create custom CSS box shadows with real-time preview. Adjust horizontal offset, vertical offset, blur radius, spread radius, and color to create the perfect shadow. Copy the generated CSS code instantly. Perfect for web designers and developers. All processing happens locally in your browser for complete privacy.

What is Box Shadow Generator?

The Box Shadow Generator is a powerful free online tool that helps you create custom CSS box shadows with real-time preview. Adjust horizontal offset, vertical offset, blur radius, spread radius, and color to create the perfect shadow. Copy the generated CSS code instantly. Perfect for web designers and developers.

Why Use a Box Shadow Generator?

Box shadows are essential for creating depth and visual hierarchy in web design. Our tool makes it easy to experiment with different shadow properties and see the results in real-time. Whether you're a designer prototyping a UI or a developer implementing a design, this tool saves time and ensures accuracy.

Unlike manually writing CSS, this tool provides visual feedback and generates clean, optimized code.

How to Use This Tool

Using the Box Shadow Generator is simple and straightforward:

Adjust Shadow Properties: Use sliders to control horizontal offset, vertical offset, blur radius, and spread radius.
Choose Shadow Color: Select a color for your shadow using the color picker.
Set Opacity: Control the shadow transparency with the opacity slider.
View Preview: See the shadow applied to a box in real-time.
Copy CSS: Click the copy button to copy the generated CSS code.

Key Features

Real-time Preview: See changes as you adjust properties
Multiple Controls: Horizontal offset, vertical offset, blur radius, spread radius
Color Picker: Choose any color for the shadow
Opacity Control: Adjust shadow transparency
Inset Shadow: Toggle between inner and outer shadows
Multiple Shadows: Add and layer multiple shadows
Code Export: Copy generated CSS code
Privacy First: All processing is local

Perfect For

This tool is ideal for web designers, front-end developers, UI/UX designers, and anyone who needs to create box shadows for web projects.

Shadow Properties Explained

Horizontal Offset: Moves the shadow left or right. Positive = right, negative = left.
Vertical Offset: Moves the shadow up or down. Positive = down, negative = up.
Blur Radius: Controls the blur of the shadow. Higher values create softer shadows.
Spread Radius: Controls the size of the shadow. Positive expands, negative shrinks.
Inset: Creates an inner shadow effect.

Privacy & Security

All processing is done locally in your browser. No data is uploaded to any server, stored, or shared. You have complete privacy at all times.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Box Shadow Generator work?

The Box Shadow Generator lets you create custom CSS box shadows by adjusting horizontal offset, vertical offset, blur radius, spread radius, color, and opacity. You can also create inset shadows and layer multiple shadows. The generated CSS code is displayed in real-time and can be copied with one click.

What is the difference between blur and spread?

Blur radius controls how soft or sharp the shadow edges are. Higher blur creates a softer, more diffused shadow. Spread radius controls the size of the shadow - positive values expand the shadow, negative values shrink it. Blur affects the edges, spread affects the overall size.

What is an inset shadow?

An inset shadow creates a shadow inside the box rather than outside. This is commonly used for pressed buttons, input fields, or to create a depth effect where elements appear recessed into the page.

How do I use multiple shadows?

Click the "Add Layer" button to add the current shadow as a layer. You can add multiple layers to create complex shadow effects, such as a combination of a soft drop shadow and a glow effect. Each layer is displayed and can be removed individually.