Can I add multiple shadow layers?

Yes, click 'Add Layer' to stack multiple shadows. Each layer has independent controls for offset, blur, spread, colour, and opacity.

What does the inset toggle do?

An inset shadow renders inside the element instead of outside, creating an inner shadow effect.

How do I get a coloured glow?

Set a bright colour with high opacity, zero X/Y offset, and a large blur radius. Or use the 'Coloured Glow' preset.

Is the output production-ready?

Yes, the CSS output is standard box-shadow and works in all modern browsers.

Does this tool store any data?

No. Everything runs locally in your browser.

How do I create a Tailwind CSS shadow?

Copy the generated box-shadow value and use it as a Tailwind arbitrary value like shadow-[your_value]. Our CSS output is ready to paste.

What is the best free box shadow generator?

Our generator supports multi-layer shadows, inset toggles, presets, and live preview, all free and browser-based with no sign-up required.

Can I create a neumorphism effect?

Yes, combine a light outer shadow and a dark inset shadow on a matching background to achieve the neumorphism (soft UI) look.

Box Shadow Generator

Build CSS box shadows visually with multiple layers, presets, and live preview.

Preview

Presets

Layer 1

Inset

X Offset: 0px

Y Offset: 4px

Blur: 12px

Spread: 0px

Opacity: 15%

Colour

CSS Output

box-shadow: 0px 4px 12px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);

What Is CSS Box Shadow?

The CSS box-shadow property adds shadow effects around an element's frame. You can set multiple comma-separated shadows, each with X offset, Y offset, blur radius, spread radius, colour, and an optional inset flag.

Last updated: March 2026

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