What does this tool do?
Text Shadow Generator lets you design CSS text shadows visually and copy the ready-made code. You adjust X and Y offset, blur, and an alpha-enabled color with sliders while watching the effect on a live preview, making it ideal for any web developer or designer who works with or is learning CSS.
How to use it
- Adjust the values and options.
- See the result in the live preview.
- Copy the generated CSS/code into your project.
Design live with sliders
X offset moves the shadow horizontally and Y offset moves it vertically, both ranging from -20 to +20 pixels, so you can sit the shadow below, above, or beside the text. The blur slider runs from 0 (a crisp shadow) to 50 pixels (a soft halo). The color picker preserves the alpha value, letting you create semi-transparent shadows. You can click the preview text directly to type your own words and set the font size between 16 and 120 pixels to see how the shadow behaves on large headings.
One-line CSS output
The tool turns your settings into a single text-shadow declaration you can paste straight into your project. The output follows the standard x y blur color syntax, which means it works across every modern browser. Use the copy button to grab the CSS to your clipboard and drop it into a stylesheet or inline style. Because you dial in the result by sight rather than guessing numbers, you quickly reach effects like neon, embossing, or a realistic drop shadow.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make the shadow semi-transparent?
Yes. The color value includes an alpha channel; it defaults to semi-transparent black, which lets content behind the shadow show through and looks more natural.
How do I use the generated CSS?
Press the copy button and paste the single-line text-shadow declaration into the CSS rule of any element whose text you want to give a shadow.
Can I change the preview text?
Yes. Click the text in the preview area to type your own words, and use the font-size slider to test the shadow at different scales.
Is Text Shadow Generator free?
Yes. Text Shadow Generator and all 300+ tools on MagmaNex are completely free with no signup or account required.
Is my data safe?
Yes. Everything runs locally in your browser. The data you enter is never sent to a server, stored, or shared.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. Text Shadow Generator works on phones, tablets and desktops — no app download needed.
🔒 Privacy: everything runs in your browser, your data is never sent to a server.