Is Box Shadow Generator free?

Yes, completely free with unlimited shadow generations and no registration required.

Can I add multiple box shadows?

Yes, the generator supports multiple shadows. Add additional shadows by clicking 'Add Layer' and configure each shadow independently with separate offset, blur, spread, and color values.

What CSS properties does this generator create?

This tool generates the CSS box-shadow property with values for X-offset, Y-offset, blur-radius, spread-radius, color, and opacity in standard CSS syntax.

Does Box Shadow Generator work on mobile?

Yes, works perfectly on all devices including iPhone, Android, tablets, and desktop browsers with full touch support for sliders.

Can I use the generated CSS in production?

Yes, the CSS is production-ready and compatible with all modern browsers. No vendor prefixes needed for current browser versions.

How do I apply the shadow to my HTML elements?

Copy the generated CSS code and paste it into your stylesheet under the desired element selector, or add it inline using the style attribute: style='box-shadow: [copied-code]'.

What's the maximum blur and spread value?

Maximum blur radius is 100px and maximum spread radius is 50px. These cover most design use cases from subtle to dramatic shadow effects.

Can I preview the shadow on different backgrounds?

Yes, click the 'Background' option to change the preview background color or upload a custom image to see how your shadow appears on different contexts.

Is my shadow data saved?

No, all processing happens in your browser. Your shadows and preferences are not saved or transmitted to any server.

What box-shadow syntax does this generate?

The tool generates standard CSS3 box-shadow syntax: box-shadow: X-offset Y-offset blur spread color opacity. Compatible with all modern CSS implementations.

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Box Shadow Generator — free

Generate CSS box-shadow with live visual preview.

Horizontal Offset: 4

Vertical Offset: 4

Blur Radius: 8

Spread Radius: 0

Opacity: 0.3

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CSS

box-shadow: 4px 4px 8px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);

How to use Box Shadow Generator

Open the Box Shadow Generator

Navigate to the tool and locate the main preview panel on the right side. You'll see a white box displaying your shadow in real-time as you make adjustments.

Adjust Horizontal Offset

Find the 'X Offset' slider on the left control panel. Drag it left (negative values) or right (positive values) to move the shadow horizontally. Values range from -100px to 100px.

Adjust Vertical Offset

Use the 'Y Offset' slider below X Offset to control vertical shadow position. Positive values move the shadow down, negative values move it up.

Set Blur Radius

Drag the 'Blur' slider to control shadow softness. Higher values (0-100px) create softer, more diffused shadows. Lower values create sharper edges.

Configure Spread Radius

Adjust the 'Spread' slider to expand or contract the shadow size. Positive values enlarge the shadow area, negative values shrink it (-50px to 50px range).

Choose Shadow Color

Click the color picker button labeled 'Color' to open the color palette. Select your desired shadow color or enter a hex code directly in the input field.

Adjust Shadow Opacity

Use the 'Opacity' slider to control shadow transparency. Values range from 0% (invisible) to 100% (fully opaque). Typical values are 20-50% for realistic shadows.

Copy CSS Code

Click the 'Copy' button below the generated code to copy the complete box-shadow CSS property to your clipboard. Paste directly into your stylesheet.

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