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Box Shadow Generator

Generate CSS box shadows with live preview, multiple layers, and inset support. Free box shadow generator with presets and copy-ready CSS for cards and buttons.

Works Offline100% Free

Processed 100% locally in your browserPrivate & Safe

Box Shadow Generator runs entirely on your device using Web API standards. No data is ever uploaded to UtilixVerse servers.

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Live Preview
1 layer

Shadow Layers

1Drop shadow
0px
4px
12px
0px
#0f172aOpacity20%

Output

style.css
/* Generated with UtilixVerse Box Shadow Generator */
.shadow-box {
  box-shadow: 0px 4px 12px 0px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.200);
}

Free Box Shadow Generator — CSS Shadows with Live Preview

Generate CSS box shadows with the UtilixVerse shadow generator. Build single ormulti-layer shadows, add inset effects, and tune every value — offset, blur, spread, color, and opacity — with instant live preview. Start from professional presets (Soft, Material, Elevated, Neon Glow, Inset, Hard) and copy framework-agnostic CSS for cards, buttons, modals, and profile pictures.

Depth that looks real

A single flat shadow rarely looks natural. Layering a tight dark shadow with abroad faint one simulates how light falls around a raised surface — the technique behind Material Design elevation. Manage unlimited layers, reorder them, and combine inset shadows to create recessed wells, pressed buttons, and glowing neon edges.

Free, offline, and private. Explore more CSS generators likeCSS Gradient Generator to pair shadows with gorgeous fills.

Box Shadow Generator FAQ

Common questions about generating CSS box shadows.

How do I generate a box shadow?

Adjust the offset X, offset Y, blur, spread, color, and opacity sliders and watch the live preview update instantly. Add multiple layers with "+ Add Layer" to build realistic depth (Material-style shadows use two or three layers). Choose a preset like Soft, Material, Elevated, or Neon Glow, then copy the CSS.

What do the box-shadow values mean?

Offset X and Y shift the shadow horizontally and vertically; blur softens its edges; spread expands or contracts it; color and opacity set its look; and the inset keyword pushes the shadow inside the element. Our generator writes the comma-separated syntax for multiple layers automatically.

How do I make a realistic layered shadow?

Realistic shadows come from stacking layers: a tight, dark layer close to the element plus a wide, faint layer further away — exactly like Material Design elevation. Start with the "Material" or "Elevated" preset, then tweak each layer individually. Higher blur values with lower opacity read as more natural light.

Can I use these shadows in CSS frameworks like Tailwind?

Yes. Copy the box-shadow value and map it to a Tailwind arbitrary value, e.g. shadow-[0_4px_12px_rgba(0,0,0,0.2)], or use the class directly in plain CSS. The generated code is framework-agnostic.

How to Use the Box Shadow Generator

Build CSS box-shadows visually and copy framework-ready CSS — offset, blur, spread, color, and layering with multiple shadows. Skip the trial-and-error of writing shadow values by hand.

Step-by-Step

  1. 1Drag the sliders for offset, blur, and spread.
  2. 2Stack extra shadow layers with their own colors.
  3. 3Copy the generated CSS into your stylesheet.

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