CSS Text Shadow Generator

About This Tool

The CSS Text Shadow Generator lets you visually compose multi-layer text shadows and instantly get the CSS output. Each layer has independent X/Y offset, blur radius, color, and opacity controls. Multiple layers combine to create complex effects like glows, outlines, retro 3D, and neon signs — all from the standard CSS text-shadow property.

Opacity is applied as an RGBA alpha channel, which gives smooth transparency without browser-specific hacks. The generated CSS works in all modern browsers.

How to Use

1. Select a preset to start, or configure layers manually.
2. Type preview text and adjust font size and colors to match your target design.
3. Add more layers with + Add Layer for complex effects.
4. Click Copy CSS to copy the text-shadow declaration directly into your stylesheet.

Use Cases

Frontend developers create hero section headings with depth and dimension without using images. Designers prototype text effects directly in CSS to avoid exporting graphics. Marketing teams build eye-catching call-to-action text with glows and neon effects for landing pages. Game developers style in-game UI text with retro or dramatic shadow effects.

FAQ

• How many layers can I add? — There is no hard limit. CSS supports any number of comma-separated text-shadow values. In practice, 1–4 layers cover most effects.
• Does text-shadow work in all browsers? — Yes. text-shadow has been fully supported in all modern browsers since 2012.
• What is blur radius 0? — A hard-edged shadow with no blur, useful for retro or outline effects.
• Can I create a text outline with this? — Approximate outlines can be made with 4 shadows at 1–2px offset in all cardinal directions with no blur. For proper outlines, use -webkit-text-stroke instead.