CSS Box Shadow Generator
Generate CSS box shadows visually with live preview. Multi-layer shadows, presets (Soft, Neon, Neumorphism), inset mode, and one-click copy. Free online box-shadow tool.
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CSS Box Shadow Generator — Create beautiful CSS box shadows with a live preview. Adjust offset, blur, spread, color and opacity for up to 5 layers. Choose from 7 presets or build custom shadows.
- 1Click a preset (Soft, Medium, Hard, Neon Glow, etc.) to start.
- 2Adjust sliders for X/Y Offset, Blur, Spread, and Opacity.
- 3Add more layers with 'Add Layer' for complex multi-shadow effects.
- 4Click Copy CSS to get the box-shadow property.
Common Use Cases
- Create card shadows for web design
- Generate neumorphism effects for soft UI
- Add neon glow effects to buttons or panels
Pro Tips
- Layer a small sharp shadow with a large soft shadow for realistic depth.
- Use inset + normal layers together for interactive pressed-button effects.
- The Neumorphism preset works best on light gray backgrounds (#e0e0e0).
Frequently Asked Questions
The CSS box-shadow property adds shadow effects around an element's frame. It takes X offset, Y offset, blur radius, spread radius, color, and optional inset keyword.
Click 'Add Layer' to add up to 5 shadow layers. Each layer is rendered on top and the CSS values are comma-separated.
Inset shadows appear inside the element rather than outside, creating a pressed or sunken effect.
Neumorphism (soft UI) combines a light outer shadow and a dark outer shadow to create a soft, extruded look on matching-colored backgrounds.
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