CSS Box Shadow Generator

Create beautiful CSS box shadows with real-time preview. Generate custom shadow effects with multiple layers, colors, and directions for stunning visual depth.

Live Preview

Beautiful Box Shadow

Amazing shadow effect in action

Generated CSS
box-shadow: 0px 4px 6px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
Shadow Presets
Shadow Controls
Shadow Layer 1
How to Use

Copy the generated CSS and apply it to your HTML elements:

HTML Example

<div class="shadow-element">
  <h1>Your Content Here</h1>
</div>

<style>
.shadow-element {
  -webkit-box-shadow: 0px 4px 6px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
-moz-box-shadow: 0px 4px 6px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
box-shadow: 0px 4px 6px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: white;
}
</style>

Pro Tips

  • •Layer multiple shadows for complex depth effects
  • •Use subtle shadows for modern flat design
  • •Combine blur and spread for different shadow styles
  • •Adjust opacity to create soft shadow transitions
  • •Use inner shadows for pressed button effects

Key Features

Real-time preview

See your shadow changes instantly

Multiple shadow layers

Layer multiple shadows for complex effects

Advanced color picker

Advanced color selection tools

Preset templates

18+ professional shadow presets

CSS export options

Export with vendor prefixes

Mobile friendly interface

Optimized for all devices

Step-by-Step Usage Guide

1

Choose between outer or inner shadow type

2

Adjust horizontal and vertical offset values

3

Set blur radius for shadow softness

4

Configure spread radius for shadow size

5

Select shadow color and opacity

6

Add multiple layers for complex effects

7

Use presets for quick professional results

8

Copy CSS code and apply to your elements

Technical Implementation

Browser Support

CSS box-shadow is widely supported across all modern browsers:

Chrome 10+ (2011)
Firefox 4+ (2011)
Safari 5.1+ (2011)
Edge 12+ (2015)
iOS Safari 5+ (2011)
Android Browser 4+ (2011)

CSS Properties Used

box-shadow for creating shadow effects
Multiple comma-separated values for layered shadows
inset keyword for inner shadows
rgba() for colors with transparency
Vendor prefixes (-webkit-, -moz-) for older browsers

Performance Considerations

CSS shadows use GPU acceleration
Avoid excessive blur values on mobile
Multiple shadows may impact performance
Consider using pseudo-elements for complex effects
Test on lower-end devices for optimal performance

Real-world Applications

Card Design

Create depth and hierarchy with subtle shadow effects on cards and containers

Button Styling

Add dimension to buttons with drop shadows and inner shadows for pressed states

Image Effects

Enhance images with professional shadow effects for portfolio and gallery layouts

Text Depth

Create text shadows for headers and titles to improve readability and visual impact

Modal Dialogs

Use dramatic shadows to separate modal content from background elements

Hover Effects

Animate shadow properties for interactive hover states and micro-interactions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CSS Box Shadow?

CSS box-shadow is a property that adds shadow effects around an element's frame. You can set multiple effects separated by commas and control the shadow's color, size, blur, and position.

Can I use multiple shadows on one element?

Yes! You can layer multiple shadows by separating them with commas. This allows for complex lighting effects and depth.

What's the difference between inner and outer shadows?

Outer shadows appear outside the element creating a lifted effect, while inner shadows (using 'inset') appear inside the element creating a recessed or pressed effect.

Do box shadows affect performance?

Modern browsers handle box shadows efficiently with GPU acceleration. However, excessive blur or multiple complex shadows can impact performance on lower-end devices.

Are box shadows supported in all browsers?

Box shadows have excellent browser support since 2011. This tool includes vendor prefixes for maximum compatibility with older browsers.