Text Shadow Generator

Create beautiful CSS text-shadow effects with a live visual editor. Generate soft shadows, glowing text, neon effects, 3D depth and more — copy ready-to-use CSS instantly. 100% free and client-side.

Presets

Layer 1

Horizontal Offset 2px

Vertical Offset 2px

Blur Radius 4px

Shadow Color rgba(0,0,0,0.3)

Opacity 30%

Preview

Text Shadow Preview

CSS Code

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);

About Text Shadow Generator

The CSS Text Shadow Generator is a visual tool for creating stunning text effects using the CSS text-shadow property. Unlike static shadow libraries, this tool lets you build multiple shadow layers — each with independent horizontal offset, vertical offset, blur radius, and color — in real time. Create everything from subtle readability shadows to dramatic neon glows and 3D depth effects. It generates standard CSS text-shadow syntax compatible with all modern browsers. All processing happens in your browser — no data is sent anywhere.

Features

Multi-layer shadow support — stack multiple shadows for complex effects
Real-time preview with editable sample text
6 built-in presets for instant one-click effects
RGBA color support with full transparency control per layer
Copy-ready CSS output for instant use in your projects
100% client-side — zero data transmission

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a CSS text shadow?

A CSS text shadow is a visual effect that adds a shadow behind text characters. It is defined by the text-shadow property and consists of horizontal offset, vertical offset, blur radius, and color. Multiple shadows can be layered with commas to create complex effects like glows, outlines, and 3D depth.

Can I use multiple text shadows?

Yes. The CSS text-shadow property supports multiple comma-separated shadow declarations. Each shadow is rendered in order, with the first shadow on top. This allows you to create complex effects like neon glows (multiple colored blurs) or 3D text (stacked offset shadows). Use the "Add Shadow Layer" button to stack shadows.

What is the difference between text-shadow and box-shadow?

text-shadow applies a shadow to the text characters themselves, following the shape of each letter. box-shadow applies a shadow to the rectangular box around an entire HTML element. text-shadow does not support spread radius or inset mode — only offset, blur, and color.

Will the generated CSS work in all browsers?

Yes. The generated text-shadow syntax follows the CSS standard and works in all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and mobile browsers. No vendor prefixes are needed for current browser versions.