CSS text-shadow Generator

Adjust X/Y offset, blur, color, and opacity to make CSS text-shadow code.

Category: Dev Tools

When to use?

Use it to improve readability where text overlaps a background (hero titles, banner text, text on cards), or to quickly tune neon/3D text effects in CSS.

How to use

  • Adjust the X·Y offset.
  • Set the blur radius and alpha opacity.
  • Choose the shadow color.
  • Copy the CSS code.

Input Explanation

Adjust X (-40~40px), Y (-40~40px), Blur (0~60px), Alpha (0~100%) with sliders and choose the shadow color.

Calculation Basis

It combines text-shadow: Xpx Ypx Blurpx rgba(...). Joining several shadow values with commas makes outline, neon, and multi-shadow effects.

Usage Examples

  • Text emphasis effect - Add depth and readability to titles, banners, and button text.
  • Correct text over images - Adjust the shadow so text over a photo or gradient does not get lost.
  • Share effect code - Paste the generated text-shadow value into a design review or component doc.

Examples

  • 2px 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.4)
  • X·Y 1px, blur 3px faint black → a clear shadow on title text
  • 0 0 12px rgba(59,130,246,0.8) → a blue neon text effect

Cautions

  • Generated output is for reference; test carefully before production use.
  • text-shadow adds a visual effect only and does not change element size.

Guides

text-shadow value structure

text-shadow is written as X offset, Y offset, blur radius, color. X·Y set the shadow direction; blur sets the edge softness.

Readability correction

For text over images, a soft dark shadow separates text from the background. Too strong a shadow looks messy, so tune opacity and blur together.

Neon/outline effects

Stacking text-shadow values with commas makes neon glow or thin outlines. Using the same color with different blur sizes looks natural.

Layout impact

text-shadow does not change the element's actual size. But the shadow can show over nearby elements, so avoid heavy values on small buttons or tight cards.

FAQ

Is it different from box-shadow?

It applies a shadow to the text glyphs themselves, not the box.

Can I preview the text shadow?

Yes. Adjusting X·Y·blur·color reflects on the preview text instantly.

Can it do outline or neon effects?

Layering several text-shadow values makes glyph outlines or neon glow.

Does text-shadow change the layout size?

No. text-shadow adds a visual effect only and does not change the element's actual width or height.

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