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CSS box-shadow generator

CSS & UI generators

Generate layered-looking box shadows with visual controls for offset, blur, spread and opacity.

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Controls

Tune offsets, blur, spread, color and alpha.

Preview

box-shadow: 0px 10px 30px -10px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.25);

Quick start

How to generate box shadows

Tune offsets and blur, then copy production-ready box-shadow CSS.

  1. Step 1
    Adjust controls

    Set X/Y offsets, blur radius, spread, color and opacity.

  2. Step 2
    Validate preview

    Confirm the shadow depth and softness against the preview card.

  3. Step 3
    Copy CSS

    Use the generated box-shadow value in your stylesheet or component.

In-depth guide

CSS box-shadow generator

Design clean elevation and depth with live controls for offset, blur, spread, color and alpha. Copy production-ready CSS instantly.

How box-shadow works

box-shadow follows this order: x-offset, y-offset, blur-radius, spread-radius, color. Add inset to render the shadow inside the element.

Practical design tips

  • Use lower opacity for larger blurs.
  • Combine subtle positive Y with mild negative spread for modern card depth.
  • Keep contrast high enough for light backgrounds.

When to use it vs alternatives

Use this tool for quick browser-based work when you need an answer or output immediately. Use a dedicated application or automated workflow when you need bulk processing, approvals, or repeatable production rules.

Common pitfalls

  • Check the result before replacing the original input.
  • Watch for unit, format, encoding, and browser memory limits on large inputs.
  • Keep a copy of important source material until the output is verified.

Privacy and security

Browser-first by design. The tool page explains any exception before you use it.

Your input is handled in the browser wherever the tool can process it locally. EpitomeTool does not add an upload step unless a tool page explicitly says so.

Frequently asked questions

Is this box-shadow generator client-side?

Yes. Every slider update and CSS output is generated in your browser with zero network requests.

Can I build inset shadows?

Yes. Toggle the inset switch to prefix the shadow with the inset keyword.

Does it support multi-layer shadows?

This first version focuses on one precise layer for speed. You can still duplicate the output and comma-separate multiple lines manually.

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