About CSS text-shadow
This tool builds CSS text-shadow effects visually. Adjust the horizontal and vertical offset, the blur, the colour and the opacity, and watch a live preview of your text update — then copy the ready-made CSS. Use it for subtle depth, neon glows or bold drop shadows on headings and logos. It runs entirely in your browser.
How Text Shadow works
How to create a text shadow
- Type your text and set the horizontal and vertical offset.
- Adjust the blur, pick a colour and set the opacity.
- Copy the generated
text-shadowvalue into your CSS.
How text-shadow works
The property takes offset-x offset-y blur color. A small offset with a soft blur gives gentle depth; a zero offset with a large blur creates a glow. You can stack several shadows separated by commas for layered or neon effects.
Tips
Keep shadows subtle on body text for readability; save bold glows for display headings. A semi-transparent colour usually looks more natural than a solid one.
Common uses
- Add depth to headings and titles
- Create a neon glow effect
- Improve text contrast over images
- Style logos and hero text
- Make buttons and labels pop
- Design retro or 3D text
- Build a soft drop shadow
- Generate copy-ready CSS
Frequently asked questions
How do I add a text shadow in CSS?
Use the text-shadow property with offset, blur and colour. This tool builds the value visually and gives you the code.
Can I add multiple shadows?
Yes — CSS allows several comma-separated shadows for layered or neon looks.
How do I make a glowing text effect?
Set the offsets to 0 and use a larger blur with a bright colour.
What does the blur value do?
It softens the shadow; 0 is a sharp shadow, higher values spread it out.
Is my data uploaded?
No — everything is generated in your browser.
Does it work on all browsers?
Yes, text-shadow is supported in all modern browsers.
Can I use it for headings only?
Yes — apply the class to any element; it is most effective on large text.
Is it free?
Yes — completely free with no sign-up.