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CSS Box-Shadow Generator

Generate and preview complex CSS box-shadows with this interactive visual builder. Create layered shadows, inner shadows, and copy the exact CSS code instantly.

100% private — this runs entirely in your browser and nothing is uploaded.

Shadow Layers

Shadow 1
10px
10px
20px
0px
20%

CSS Code

box-shadow: 10px 10px 20px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);

What is the CSS Box-Shadow Generator?

The CSS Box-Shadow Generator is a visual, interactive tool for web developers and designers to create complex shadow effects without writing code manually. You can tweak properties like horizontal offset, vertical offset, blur radius, spread radius, and color to see changes in real time.

How to Use

  1. Adjust Controls: Use the sliders to change the X-offset, Y-offset, blur radius, spread, and shadow color.
  2. Add Layers: Modern designs often use multiple layered shadows for a smoother effect. Click “Add Shadow” to layer another effect on top.
  3. Toggle Inset: Check the “Inset” box to make the shadow point inward instead of outward.
  4. Copy Code: Once you’re satisfied with the preview, click the copy button to grab the final CSS code for your project.

Why Use Layered Shadows?

Layering multiple box-shadows with varying opacities and blurs can create a much smoother, more natural-looking depth compared to a single, stark shadow. This tool makes it easy to visualize those layers before committing them to your stylesheet.