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Drop Shadow Layer Generator
Combine a tight contact shadow with a soft ambient shadow to generate a realistic layered CSS box-shadow, previewed live on a sample card. Runs entirely in your browser.
🔒 This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server.
Example
Drop Shadow Layer Generator
Example shown — adjust blur, spread, and layers to taste.
CSS output
How it works
- Adjust blur, spread, offset, and opacity for each layer.
- Preview the combined shadow on a sample card.
- Copy the generated CSS into your stylesheet.
The method
Two shadow layers are combined in one box-shadow declaration — a tight, higher-opacity layer for close contact shadow, and a larger, softer layer for ambient elevation.
FAQ
Why use multiple shadow layers?
A single shadow often looks flat — layering a tight, dark shadow with a soft, diffuse one mimics how light actually falls, giving a more realistic sense of elevation.
Can I copy the CSS directly into my project?
Yes — the output is a standard box-shadow declaration you can paste straight into a stylesheet or component.
Does this work for text shadows too?
This tool focuses on box-shadow for elements; a text-shadow needs a similar but separate property, since it uses a different syntax.
How we compare
| Feature | Online Tool Store | Manual trial and error in DevTools | Design tool shadow export |
|---|---|---|---|
| No design tool needed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Layered shadow presets | Yes | Manual | Varies |
| Free to use | Yes | Free | Varies |
For dialing in a realistic layered shadow quickly, this beats trial-and-error tweaking values in DevTools.