CSS Text Shadow Generator
Create CSS text shadows using a free online text shadow generator with a live preview. Customize shadow color, blur, and position to enhance your web projects. This tool is perfect for web designers and developers.
Shadow Layers
Layer 1
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50%
Text Settings
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Presets
CSS Code
.element {
text-shadow: 2px 2px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
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Sample Text
How to Use
- Customize your text shadow:
- Adjust horizontal and vertical offset
- Set blur radius for softness
- Choose shadow color and opacity
- Add multiple shadow layers for complex effects
- Customize text appearance:
- Change text content
- Select font family and size
- Adjust font weight
- Set text color
- Use presets for quick styles
- Copy generated CSS code
Common Uses
- Website headings and titles
- Banner text and hero sections
- Logo text effects
- Call-to-action buttons
- Decorative typography
- Improving text readability on images
- Creating depth in text elements
Shadow Properties
- Horizontal Offset: Moves shadow left (negative) or right (positive)
- Vertical Offset: Moves shadow up (negative) or down (positive)
- Blur Radius: Controls shadow softness (0 = sharp edge)
- Color & Opacity: Determines shadow appearance and intensity
- Multiple Layers: Combines shadows for complex effects
Tips and Tricks
- Use subtle shadows for improved readability
- Create depth with multiple shadow layers
- Match shadow direction with light source
- Consider contrast with background
- Use opposite-direction shadows for embossed effects
- Combine different colors for creative effects
- Use high blur values for glow effects
- Test on different backgrounds