Free CSS Text Shadow Generator

A well-placed text shadow can lift a headline off the page, add drama to hero copy, or keep text readable over busy images. This generator gives you slider control over horizontal offset, vertical offset, blur, and shadow color — with your own custom text rendered live so you judge the real thing, not an approximation. Copy the text-shadow declaration when it looks right.

Shadow Text
Private by design. This tool runs 100% in your browser — nothing is uploaded to any server.

How to Use the CSS Text Shadow Generator

  1. Type your own demo text to preview on (or use the default).
  2. Drag the sliders for horizontal offset, vertical offset, and blur.
  3. Pick shadow and text colors for the exact mood you want.
  4. Click Copy CSS and paste the text-shadow code.

Features

Independent sliders control the X offset, Y offset, and blur radius with live pixel readouts, plus separate color inputs for the text itself and its shadow. The preview renders your actual text — any headline you type — with the shadow applied in real time. Output is a clean, copy-ready text-shadow declaration.

Benefits & Use Cases

Designers style hero headlines that stay legible over background images. Meme and thumbnail creators add punchy outlined-look text. Developers prototype elegant long-shadow and glow effects. Bloggers make pull quotes and section headers more distinctive with zero image editing.

Tips

Subtle is usually better: 1–2px offsets with soft blur add depth without looking dated. For text over photos, a dark soft shadow dramatically improves legibility — then verify with a contrast checker. A same-color glow (neon effect) works best on dark backgrounds with saturated hues.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the CSS text shadow generator do?

It lets you design a text-shadow visually — offsets, blur, colors, and your own demo text — then generates the exact CSS to copy.

What text-shadow properties can I control?

Horizontal offset, vertical offset, blur radius, shadow color, and the text color itself.

Can I preview my own headline?

Yes. Type any text into the demo field and the shadow applies to it live.

What CSS does it output?

A clean text-shadow declaration like "text-shadow: 2px 2px 8px #000000;" ready for your stylesheet.

Is the text shadow generator free?

Yes. It is completely free with no sign-up and no limits.

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