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CSS Text Shadow Generator

Create stunning text shadow effects with a visual editor. Stack multiple layers, choose from presets, and copy production-ready CSS instantly.

Live Preview

Text Shadow

Preview Text

Size

Text Color

#1E293B

Background

#FFFFFF

Shadow Layers (1)

Layer 1 Settings

Horizontal Offset2px

-5050

Vertical Offset2px

-5050

Blur Radius4px

0100

Opacity0.30

Shadow Color

#000000

CSS Code

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

Effect Presets

Quick Tips

Stack multiple layers for depth and glow effects
Use 0 blur for hard, pixel-perfect shadows
Negative offsets place shadows above and to the left
High blur with 0 offset creates even glow around text
Try the Neon Glow preset on a dark background

About CSS Text Shadow Generator

Free CSS text-shadow generator with real-time visual preview and multi-layer support. Use intuitive sliders to control horizontal offset, vertical offset, blur radius, color, and opacity for each shadow layer. Stack unlimited shadow layers to create complex effects like neon glows, 3D lettering, retro text, embossed styles, fire effects, and crisp outlines. Choose from 8 built-in presets to get started quickly, then fine-tune every parameter to match your design. Customize the preview text, font size, text color, and background color to see exactly how your shadow will look in context. Copy the generated CSS with one click and paste it directly into your project. Everything runs in the browser with no signup, no downloads, and no server uploads.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CSS text-shadow property?▾

The text-shadow property adds shadow effects to text. It accepts four values: horizontal offset, vertical offset, blur radius, and color. You can list multiple shadow values separated by commas to stack effects. For example: text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); adds a soft drop shadow to the right and below the text.

How do I create a neon glow effect with text-shadow?▾

Stack multiple text-shadow layers with the same color, increasing the blur radius on each. Set offsets to 0 and use a bright color like #00ff88 on a dark background. Three layers at blur 10px, 40px, and 80px creates a convincing neon glow. Try the Neon Glow preset in this tool to see it in action.

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

text-shadow applies only to the text content of an element, following the shape of each character. box-shadow applies to the entire element's box (rectangle). Text-shadow does not support the spread radius or inset keyword that box-shadow offers, but you can achieve similar effects by stacking multiple shadows.

Can I use multiple text shadows on the same element?▾

Yes. Separate each shadow with a comma. This generator supports adding unlimited shadow layers and combines them automatically. Stacking shadows is how you create 3D text, glow effects, long shadows, and outlines.

Does text-shadow work in all browsers?▾

Yes. The text-shadow property has been supported in all modern browsers since 2012, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera. No vendor prefixes are needed.

Is this tool free to use?▾

Yes, completely free with no signup or account required. Use it as often as you need, copy the CSS, and use it in any project.

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