This free online CSS Text Shadow Generator helps you create beautiful and complex text shadows with real-time preview. CSS text-shadow is a versatile property that adds depth, dimension, and visual interest to your typography without using images.
How to Use This Tool:
- Customize Text: Change the preview text and text color to see how shadows interact with different content.
- Add Multiple Shadows: Click "Add Shadow" to layer multiple shadows for complex effects like outlines or 3D appearances.
- Adjust Shadow Properties: Control offset-x, offset-y, blur-radius, and color for each shadow layer.
- Copy Generated CSS: Click "Copy CSS" to get the ready-to-use CSS code for your project.
Creative Text Shadow Uses:
- Subtle Depth: Add light shadows for a lifted appearance on headings
- Text Outlines: Use multiple opposing shadows to create colored outlines
- 3D Effects: Layer multiple shadows with varying offsets for extruded text
- Glow Effects: Apply bright colors with high blur values for glowing text
- Embossed Text: Combine light and dark shadows for pressed-in effects
Pro Tip: Text shadows can significantly impact readability, especially on complex backgrounds. Always test your text shadows with actual content and consider accessibility when choosing shadow intensity and contrast.