Free CSS Box Shadow Generator
Create beautiful CSS box shadows visually with live preview. Add multiple layers...Create beautiful CSS box shadows visually with live preview. Add multiple layers, adjust colors and opacity, and generate clean CSS code instantly.
Quick Presets
Shadow Layers
Preview Settings
Live Preview
Generated CSS
.element {
box-shadow: 0px 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
border-radius: 8px;
background-color: #ffffff;
}Generator Features
Why Use Free CSS Box Shadow Generator?
Live Preview
See shadow changes in real-time with a visual preview that updates as you adjust settings.
Multiple Layers
Add multiple shadow layers for complex, realistic depth effects. Each layer has independent controls.
8 Quick Presets
Start with presets like Subtle, Card, Elevated, Inset, Glow, and more - then customize.
Full Color Control
Pick any shadow color with opacity control for subtle or bold shadow effects.
One-Click Copy
Copy the generated CSS code to your clipboard instantly.
100% Free
Completely free with no limits. All code generation happens in your browser.
Common Uses for Box Shadows
Card Elevation
Add subtle shadows to card components for Material Design-style elevation.
Button Effects
Create hover and pressed states for buttons using outer and inset shadows.
UI Depth
Add visual hierarchy to your layout with layered shadow effects.
Glow Effects
Create neon glow and highlight effects with colored, spread-out shadows.
How It Works
Adjust Shadow Properties
Use the sliders to control horizontal/vertical offset, blur radius, spread, and opacity. Pick a shadow color with the color picker.
Add Multiple Layers
Click 'Add Layer' to create multi-layered shadows for more depth and realism. Each layer can have different settings.
Copy the CSS
Once satisfied with your shadow, copy the generated CSS code and paste it into your stylesheet.
Tips & Best Practices
Layered Shadows
Combine two shadow layers - one tight and dark, one wide and soft - for the most realistic shadow effects used by Google Material Design.
Negative Spread
Use negative spread values to make shadows smaller than the element. This is great for bottom-only or side-only shadow effects.
Performance
Box shadows can impact rendering performance on large elements or with many layers. Use them judiciously, especially with animations.