This free online CSS Box Shadow Generator helps you create beautiful and complex box shadows with real-time preview. CSS box-shadow is a powerful property that adds depth and dimension to your web elements without using images.
How to Use This Tool:
- Customize Box Appearance: Change the box background color and border radius using the controls.
- Add Multiple Shadows: Click "Add Shadow" to layer multiple shadows for complex effects.
- Adjust Shadow Properties: Control offset-x, offset-y, blur-radius, spread-radius, and color for each shadow.
- Toggle Inset Effect: Check the "Inset" option to create inner shadows.
- Copy Generated CSS: Click "Copy CSS" to get the ready-to-use CSS code for your project.
Creative Box Shadow Uses:
- Depth Effects: Add subtle shadows to cards and buttons for a lifted appearance
- Neumorphism: Combine multiple shadows to create soft, extruded plastic effects
- Glows: Use bright colors with high blur values for glowing effects
- Inner Highlights: Apply inset shadows for pressed or recessed elements
- Layered Effects: Stack multiple shadows to create complex lighting scenarios
Pro Tip: For better performance, limit the number of shadows on frequently animated elements. Box shadows are rendered in real-time and can impact performance with too many layers or on complex animations.