Box Shadow Generator
Visual CSS box-shadow builder with live preview, presets, multi-layers and neumorphism.
GENERATORℹ️ About this tool
Free Online CSS Box Shadow Generator
QuickTools Box Shadow Generator lets you design CSS box-shadow values visually with instant live preview. Start from one of six presets — Flat, Soft, Medium, Strong, Neon or Neumorphism — then fine-tune X offset, Y offset, blur radius, spread, opacity and color with intuitive sliders. Stack multiple shadow layers for complex depth effects and toggle between light and dark preview backgrounds to see how your shadow looks on any surface. The neumorphism preset automatically creates the dual-shadow setup needed for that popular soft-UI style. When you are happy with the result, copy the ready-to-use CSS with a single click. Everything runs entirely in your browser — no data is sent anywhere. Whether you are building a design system, prototyping a card component or just experimenting with shadows, this tool saves you from writing and tweaking raw CSS by hand.
How to Generate a Box Shadow
Pick a preset to start or adjust the sliders manually. Tweak X/Y offset, blur, spread, opacity and color. Click Add Layer to stack multiple shadows. Toggle the dark/light preview to test contrast. When done, click Copy to grab the CSS code.
Why Use This Tool
Six presets including neumorphism, unlimited shadow layers, dark/light preview toggle, and one-click CSS copy. No guesswork — see exactly what your shadow looks like before you ship it.
FAQ
Can I add multiple shadow layers?
Yes. Click Add Layer to save the current shadow and start a new one. All layers are combined into a single box-shadow CSS value separated by commas.
What is neumorphism?
Neumorphism (soft UI) is a design style that uses two opposing shadows — one dark and one light — to make elements look like they are extruding from the background. The Neumorphism preset sets this up automatically.
Does it generate vendor prefixes?
Modern browsers all support the standard box-shadow property without prefixes. If you need -webkit-box-shadow for very old browsers, simply prepend it to the copied CSS.
Can I use the generated shadow in Tailwind CSS or other frameworks?
Yes. Copy the raw CSS value and paste it into a custom Tailwind class, a styled-component, or any framework that accepts inline styles. The output is plain CSS that works everywhere.
Is there a limit to how many shadow layers I can add?
There is no hard limit. You can stack as many layers as you need. Keep in mind that a very large number of complex shadows may slightly affect rendering performance on older devices.
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