Box Shadow Generator

What is a Box Shadow Generator?

A box shadow generator is a visual tool that helps you create CSS box-shadow effects for your web elements. Our tool supports multiple shadow layers, inset shadows, precise controls for offset/blur/spread, color customization, and live preview. Design professional shadow effects without memorizing syntax.

How to Use the Box Shadow Generator

Adjust horizontal offset slider to position shadow left/right
Adjust vertical offset slider to position shadow up/down
Increase blur radius slider for softer shadow edges
Adjust spread radius to make shadow larger or smaller
Click the color picker to choose shadow color
Toggle "Inset shadow" checkbox for inner shadows
Click "Add Layer" to create multi-layer shadow effects
Preview your shadow on the white box in real-time
Click "Copy" to copy the CSS code to clipboard
Paste the code into your stylesheet

Box Shadow Generator Features

Multiple Shadow Layers

Stack unlimited shadow layers to create complex, professional depth effects.

Inset Shadow Support

Toggle inset mode to create inner shadows for pressed buttons and recessed elements.

Live Preview Box

Real-time preview shows your shadow effect on a white box against gray background.

Precise Offset Controls

Adjust horizontal (-50 to 50px) and vertical (-50 to 50px) offset with pixel precision.

Blur & Spread Sliders

Control blur radius (0-100px) for softness and spread radius (-50 to 50px) for size.

Color Picker with Hex Input

Visual color picker plus manual hex code input for exact color matching.

When to Use the Box Shadow Generator

Card & Panel Designs

Add subtle elevation shadows to cards, panels, and content containers for depth.

Button Hover Effects

Create shadow transitions for buttons that lift or depress on hover and click.

Form Input Fields

Design focus shadows for input fields to highlight active form elements.

Navigation Menus

Add dropdown shadows to navigation menus and flyout panels for layering.

Image Gallery Frames

Create photo frame effects with multi-layer shadows for depth and dimension.

Inset UI Elements

Use inset shadows for pressed buttons, sunken panels, and recessed text inputs.

Why Choose Our Box Shadow Generator?

✓100% free with no registration or account required
✓Live preview shows exactly how shadows will render
✓Support for multiple shadow layers on a single element
✓Inset shadow mode for inner shadow effects
✓Precise controls for all shadow properties
✓Color picker with hex code input for exact colors
✓Add/remove shadow layers with one click
✓Instant CSS code generation with proper syntax
✓One-click copy functionality to clipboard
✓No watermarks or premium features - completely free forever

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the different box shadow properties?

Box shadow has 5 properties: horizontal offset (X position), vertical offset (Y position), blur radius (softness), spread radius (size), and color. Optional "inset" keyword creates inner shadows instead of outer.

How do I create a soft, subtle shadow?

Use small offset values (2-4px), medium blur (6-10px), no spread (0px), and a semi-transparent black color (like #00000020). This creates gentle elevation commonly used in material design.

What does the spread radius do?

Spread radius makes the shadow grow larger (positive values) or smaller (negative values) before applying blur. Positive spread creates larger shadows, negative spread creates smaller, tighter shadows.

How do I create multi-layer shadows?

Click "Add Layer" to add more shadow layers. Each layer has independent controls. Multiple layers create rich depth effects - for example, a subtle close shadow plus a larger soft shadow.

What are inset shadows used for?

Inset shadows create inner shadow effects, making elements appear recessed or pressed. Common for text input fields, pressed button states, and creating inner depth on elements.

Can I use box shadows on any HTML element?

Yes! Box shadows work on any block or inline-block element - divs, buttons, images, cards, etc. They don't work on inline elements like span (unless you set display: inline-block).

How do negative offset values work?

Negative horizontal offset moves shadow left instead of right. Negative vertical offset moves shadow up instead of down. Use negative values to position shadows on opposite sides of your element.

Do box shadows affect element size or layout?

No! Box shadows are painted outside the element's box without affecting layout. They don't add to element dimensions or push other content. Use padding or margins if you need layout spacing.

Preview

CSS Code

Shadow Layers

Layer 1

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