Free CSS Box Shadow Generator

Create beautiful CSS box shadows visually with live preview. Add multiple layers...

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Shadow Layers

Preview Settings

Live Preview

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Generated CSS

.element {
  box-shadow: 0px 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
}
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Generator Features

Live Preview - Real-time visual preview with customizable box and background colors
Multi-Layer - Add unlimited shadow layers for complex depth effects
Full Controls - Offset X/Y, blur, spread, color, opacity, and inset toggle
8 Presets - Quick presets for Subtle, Card, Elevated, Glow, and more
Color Picker - Full color picker with opacity slider for any shadow color
Clean CSS Output - Generates optimized CSS with proper rgba color values

Why Use Free CSS Box Shadow Generator?

Live Preview

See shadow changes in real-time with a visual preview that updates as you adjust settings.

Multiple Layers

Add multiple shadow layers for complex, realistic depth effects. Each layer has independent controls.

8 Quick Presets

Start with presets like Subtle, Card, Elevated, Inset, Glow, and more - then customize.

Full Color Control

Pick any shadow color with opacity control for subtle or bold shadow effects.

One-Click Copy

Copy the generated CSS code to your clipboard instantly.

100% Free

Completely free with no limits. All code generation happens in your browser.

Common Uses for Box Shadows

Card Elevation

Add subtle shadows to card components for Material Design-style elevation.

Button Effects

Create hover and pressed states for buttons using outer and inset shadows.

UI Depth

Add visual hierarchy to your layout with layered shadow effects.

Glow Effects

Create neon glow and highlight effects with colored, spread-out shadows.

How It Works

1

Adjust Shadow Properties

Use the sliders to control horizontal/vertical offset, blur radius, spread, and opacity. Pick a shadow color with the color picker.

2

Add Multiple Layers

Click 'Add Layer' to create multi-layered shadows for more depth and realism. Each layer can have different settings.

3

Copy the CSS

Once satisfied with your shadow, copy the generated CSS code and paste it into your stylesheet.

Tips & Best Practices

Layered Shadows

Combine two shadow layers - one tight and dark, one wide and soft - for the most realistic shadow effects used by Google Material Design.

Negative Spread

Use negative spread values to make shadows smaller than the element. This is great for bottom-only or side-only shadow effects.

Performance

Box shadows can impact rendering performance on large elements or with many layers. Use them judiciously, especially with animations.

Frequently Asked Questions

CSS box-shadow adds shadow effects around an element's frame. It can create depth, make elements appear elevated, or add visual interest. You can control horizontal/vertical offset, blur, spread, and color.
Yes! CSS supports multiple box shadows on a single element. They are comma-separated in the CSS and layered with the first shadow on top. This allows for complex, realistic shadow effects.
The inset keyword changes the shadow from an outer shadow (outside the box) to an inner shadow (inside the box). It creates a sunken or pressed effect, great for input fields or buttons.
Blur determines how soft/fuzzy the shadow edges are - higher values make softer shadows. Spread makes the shadow larger or smaller than the element itself - positive values expand it, negative values shrink it.
Yes, completely free with no limits. All code generation happens in your browser - nothing is sent to any server. Use it as much as you like!

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