How to Use CSS Box Shadow Generator
Follow this simple step-by-step guide to get the most out of our free online CSS Box Shadow Generator:
- 1Drag the Offset X and Offset Y sliders to move the shadow relative to the box.
- 2Adjust the Blur and Spread sliders to soften or enlarge the shadow edge.
- 3Set the Opacity slider and the Color swatch, which are combined into an rgba value.
- 4Raise the Layers slider up to 5 to stack progressively offset shadows, or tick Inset to draw inside the box.
- 5Copy the generated box-shadow declaration from the code panel beside the preview square.
Key Features & Capabilities
Zero Uploads
Execution occurs 100% locally in your browser memory for maximum privacy.
Instant Latency
Zero network lag or server queues — get results instantaneously as you type.
Quick Export
One-click copy to clipboard or instant file download options built right in.
Technical Specifications & Privacy Guarantee
At utilitiestools.net, privacy and data security are core design principles. When using CSS Box Shadow Generator, your inputs are parsed and processed locally via client-side JavaScript execution engine. No plain text, uploaded media, or API tokens are transmitted over the internet or logged into remote server infrastructure.
Common Practical Use Cases
- Component Library: tune a soft elevation shadow for a card and paste the declaration into a design token file.
- Depth Scales: stack up to five offset layers to approximate the layered shadows used in material-style elevation ramps.
- Input Styling: switch on inset to produce a recessed well effect for a form field or pressed button state.
- Dark Mode Tuning: lower the opacity and pick a coloured shadow so elevation stays visible against a dark surface.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, despite the name it is a box-shadow editor. Use the dedicated gradient generator for linear, radial and conic backgrounds.