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Box Shadow Generator

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Box Shadow Generator – Complete Guide

The CSS box-shadow property is one of the most versatile ways to add depth, realism, and focus to elements in modern web design. With it, you can create subtle shadows for buttons, dramatic glowing effects, or layered depth for cards and modals. Our free Box Shadow Generator lets you build custom shadows with multiple layers, blur, spread, and color controls — no manual CSS coding needed.

How to Use the Box Shadow Generator

  1. Adjust the Horizontal (X) and Vertical (Y) offsets to position the shadow.
  2. Set the Blur Radius for soft or sharp edges.
  3. Control the Spread to expand or shrink the shadow.
  4. Pick a Shadow Color to match your design theme.
  5. Enable Inset to create inner shadows for pressed effects.
  6. Add multiple shadow layers for advanced glowing or depth effects.
  7. Copy or download the generated CSS and paste it directly into your stylesheet.

Design Tips & Best Practices

  • - Keep shadows subtle to avoid a heavy or outdated look.
  • - Use soft blur values (15px–30px) for natural depth.
  • - Apply multiple layers for glowing buttons or neon effects.
  • - Use lighter shadows (#fff) for light themes and darker tones (#000 with opacity) for dark themes.
  • - Combine with border-radius for smooth, modern UI cards.

Where to Use Box Shadows

  • - Cards, panels, and widgets
  • - Buttons, links, and hover states
  • - Modals, dialogs, and dropdowns
  • - Tooltips and floating elements
  • - Call-to-action sections on landing pages

Privacy First

This Box Shadow Generator is a 100% client-side tool. Everything runs inside your browser, and no data is stored or sent to a server. Your designs remain private.

Browser Compatibility

The box-shadow property is widely supported across all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari. Even older browsers provide strong support, making box shadows a reliable design feature.

Start Designing

Use our free Box Shadow Generator to experiment with shadow styles, create realistic depth, and enhance your UI design. Copy the CSS in one click and make your website or app stand out instantly!