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Interactive CSS Box Shadow Generator & Preview

Design multi-layer CSS box shadows with live visual feedback, blur, spread radius, color, and inset controls.

About This Tool

CSS Box Shadow Generator allows web developers and designers to craft smooth, modern drop shadows and inset shadows visually without guessing CSS pixel values.

Key Features

Interactive X and Y offset controls
Blur and spread radius sliders
Hex and RGBA color opacity picker
Inset shadow toggle
One-click CSS code copy

How to Use

  1. 1Adjust horizontal and vertical offset sliders.
  2. 2Fine-tune blur radius and spread radius.
  3. 3Pick your shadow color, box background, and opacity.
  4. 4Toggle Inset Shadow for inner shadow effects.
  5. 5Click Copy CSS Code to paste directly into your stylesheet.

Why Use ToolSnippet CSS Box Shadow Generator?

Visual real-time shadow manipulation eliminates trial-and-error in CSS.
Supports modern multi-vendor prefixes for cross-browser compatibility.
Includes instant color opacity and inset controls.

Tips for Best Results

  • Use negative spread radius with large blur to create soft, modern elevated cards
  • Lower shadow opacity (10-20%) creates much cleaner, more realistic lighting

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between blur and spread in CSS box-shadow?

Blur softens the edges of the shadow, while spread expands or contracts the shadow footprint before blurring.

How do I create an inner shadow?

Check the 'Inset Shadow' option, which places the shadow inside the container frame instead of behind it.

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