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Box Shadow Generator
Build CSS box-shadow values visually with live preview, multiple layers, and ready-to-use presets. Runs entirely in your browser — your data never leaves your machine.
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Published May 28, 2026
All interactive tools run entirely in your browser. Your data never leaves your device.
How It Works
Adjust offset, blur, spread, and color using sliders to craft the perfect CSS box-shadow. Add multiple layers for complex shadow effects. Copy the generated CSS with one click.
Features
- Live preview: see your shadow update in real-time on a preview element
- Multi-layer: add, remove, and configure multiple shadow layers
- Range sliders: intuitive controls for offset X/Y, blur, spread
- Color input: type any CSS color value (rgba, hex, rgb)
- Inset shadows: toggle between outer and inner shadows per layer
- 8 presets: Subtle, Medium, Large, Sharp, Inset, Glow, Layered, Neumorphism
- Copy CSS: one-click copy of the complete
box-shadowdeclaration - Private: runs entirely in the browser — no data transmitted
Presets
| Preset | Description |
|---|---|
| Subtle | Light drop shadow for cards |
| Medium | Standard elevation effect |
| Large | Dramatic floating effect |
| Sharp | Hard-edged retro shadow |
| Inset | Inner shadow for pressed effect |
| Glow | Colored glow effect |
| Layered | Multi-layer realistic shadow |
| Neumorphism | Soft UI raised element |
Use Cases
- Designing card and button shadows for web UIs
- Experimenting with neumorphic design patterns
- Creating glow effects for highlighted elements
- Building multi-layer realistic shadow stacks