CSS Text Shadow Generator
Adjust the horizontal and vertical offset, blur and color, see the shadow live on real text, and copy a ready-to-paste text-shadow rule. Runs in your browser.
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Design a CSS Text Shadow Visually
This free CSS text shadow generator lets you build a text-shadow by eye and copy the exact code. Drag the sliders for the horizontal and vertical offset and the blur, pick a shadow color, and watch it apply to real text instantly. When it looks right, one click copies a ready-to-paste text-shadow rule.
Everything runs in your browser, with no signup. A subtle shadow lifts headings off the page, while a bold one creates a glow or a retro look, all without hand-writing the syntax.
How to Use the Text Shadow Generator
- 1Drag the offset and blur sliders to shape the shadow.
- 2Pick a shadow color and a text color.
- 3Watch the shadow apply to the live preview text.
- 4Click Copy CSS and paste the text-shadow rule.
Why Use MakeToolz's Text Shadow Generator?
Live on real text
The shadow updates on actual text so you see exactly how it reads.
Full control
Set the horizontal and vertical offset, blur radius and shadow color.
Clean CSS output
Copy a standard text-shadow rule that works in every modern browser.
Instant feedback
Every slider updates the preview and the code immediately.
100% in your browser
Nothing is uploaded; it all runs locally.
Free, no signup
Make as many shadows as you like, free, with no account.
Why Use Text Shadows
A text shadow adds depth and legibility. A soft, dark shadow helps light text stand out over a busy background, a tight shadow gives headings a subtle lift, and a colored blur creates a neon glow for a playful brand. Because it is pure CSS, a text shadow scales perfectly, adds no extra files, and is easy to adjust later. This generator lets you dial one in visually and copy clean code instead of guessing at pixel values.
It runs entirely in your browser, so you can experiment freely. There is no signup and no limit, and the output is standard CSS that drops straight into your stylesheet.
Getting the Right Look
- Subtle lift: a small offset with a little blur and a semi-dark color.
- Readability: a dark shadow behind light text over photos.
- Glow: zero offset, high blur, and a bright color.
- Retro: a hard shadow with no blur and a bold offset.
Text Shadow Values
| Value | Controls | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Offset X | Left/right position | Keep small for subtle depth |
| Offset Y | Up/down position | Match your light source |
| Blur | Softness | Higher blur = softer |
| Color | Shadow hue | Bright color for a glow |
People Also Ask
How do I create a text shadow?
Adjust the sliders above, pick your colors, and copy the text-shadow rule. Paste it onto any text element in your CSS.
How do I make neon glowing text?
Set both offsets to 0, raise the blur, and choose a bright shadow color. That wraps a glow around the letters.
Can I stack multiple text shadows?
Yes. In CSS you can add several shadows separated by commas. This tool builds one clean shadow that you can duplicate and tweak.
Is the text shadow generator free?
Yes, completely free with no signup and no limits. Everything runs in your browser.
Does text-shadow affect layout?
No. A text shadow is painted around the text and does not change the size or position of any element.
How do I copy the CSS?
Click Copy CSS and the full text-shadow rule is copied to your clipboard, ready to paste.
Frequently Asked Questions
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