CSS Box Shadow Generator
Create beautiful CSS box shadows with live preview. Customize multiple layers, colors, blur, and spread with instant code generation.
Shadow Layers
Layer 1
Preview
How to Use
Adjust Shadow Properties
Use the sliders to adjust horizontal offset, vertical offset, blur radius, and spread radius for your shadow.
Customize Color & Opacity
Pick a shadow color using the color picker and adjust opacity to get the perfect shadow effect.
Add Multiple Layers
Click "Add Layer" to create complex shadow effects with multiple shadow layers.
Copy CSS Code
View the live preview and copy the generated CSS code with syntax highlighting to use in your project.
Key Features
Live Preview
See your shadow effects in real-time as you adjust the parameters.
Multiple Layers
Create complex shadow effects by stacking multiple shadow layers.
Syntax Highlighted Code
View generated CSS with beautiful syntax highlighting like a real code editor.
Inset Shadows
Toggle inset option to create inner shadows for depth effects.
Color Picker
Choose any color with the visual color picker or enter hex values directly.
One-Click Copy
Copy the generated CSS code to your clipboard with a single click.
Common Use Cases
Card Designs
Create subtle shadows for cards, panels, and containers to add depth to your UI.
Button Effects
Add hover and active state shadows to buttons for better user interaction feedback.
Modal Dialogs
Create dramatic shadows for modals and overlays to separate them from the background.
Image Galleries
Add professional shadows to images and thumbnails in galleries and portfolios.
Navigation Bars
Create subtle shadows for headers and navigation to distinguish them from content.
Form Elements
Use inset shadows for input fields to create depth and focus states.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CSS box-shadow?
The CSS box-shadow property adds shadow effects around an element's frame. You can set multiple effects separated by commas, controlling the shadow's position, blur, spread, color, and whether it's inset or outset.
What do the different values mean?
Horizontal offset moves shadow left/right, vertical offset moves it up/down, blur radius controls softness, spread radius expands/contracts the shadow, and opacity controls transparency.
What is an inset shadow?
An inset shadow appears inside the element's border rather than outside, creating a recessed or pressed-in effect. It's commonly used for input fields and buttons.
Can I use multiple shadows?
Yes! You can stack multiple shadows by adding layers. This allows you to create complex lighting effects and more realistic depth. Each layer is rendered in order.
What browsers support box-shadow?
Box-shadow is supported in all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera. It's been widely supported since IE9+.
Does box-shadow affect performance?
Box-shadow can impact rendering performance, especially with large blur values or many layers. For best performance, use moderate values and avoid animating box-shadow (use transform instead).