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Layered Shadow Studio

Build smooth, layered box-shadows (the pro way) and copy the CSS.

  • 🎨 Design Tool
  • ✓ Free
  • ✓ No sign-up
  • ✓ Private — runs in your browser
  • ✓ Any device
Smooth preset
Shadow
Corner radius

Shadow layers

No layers — add one or pick a smooth preset above.

Tailwind arbitrary value — drop straight into a class.

Text shape outputs text-shadow — spread & inset don't exist for text shadows, so they're omitted.

Why you’ll love Layered Shadow Studio

Instant & freeNo signup, no paywall, no limits — Layered Shadow Studio works the moment the page loads.
Completely privateEverything runs in your browser. Nothing you enter is ever uploaded or stored on a server.
Works on any deviceFully responsive and touch-friendly — use it on your phone, tablet or desktop.
Copy & exportGrab the CSS, SVG or a PNG in one click and drop it into your project.

How to use it

  1. 01

    Open it

    No download and no login — the tool is ready right at the top of this page.

  2. 02

    Use it

    Enter your details or start interacting. Everything updates live as you go.

  3. 03

    Get your result

    Copy, download or share your result in a single tap. That’s it.

About Layered Shadow Studio

Layered Shadow Studio is a free box shadow generator that runs directly in your browser—no signup, no installation. Build complex, multi-layer shadows with an intuitive visual editor, then copy the CSS code instantly. Perfect for designers and developers who want to move beyond flat, single-layer shadows and create professional depth effects.

Creating polished layered shadows in CSS usually means hand-tweaking multiple box-shadow values. This tool eliminates the guesswork by letting you stack and adjust shadows visually, seeing changes in real-time. Each shadow layer is fully customizable—adjust blur, spread, offset, color, and opacity—and the generated CSS is production-ready.

Use it for card elevations, button states, modal overlays, and any design element that needs depth. All your work stays in your browser; your shadows never leave your device.

Popular uses

  • ✦ Create elevated card shadows for dashboards, landing pages, and dashboard UI components
  • ✦ Design button and interactive element hover states with dynamic depth effects
  • ✦ Build modal and overlay shadows that subtly darken the background without overwhelming the design
  • ✦ Develop product card shadows for e-commerce sites that make items appear to float above the page
  • ✦ Prototype mobile app elevation effects for iOS and Android design mockups

Frequently asked questions

What is a layered box shadow and why would I use it?
A layered box shadow combines multiple shadow values on a single element to create more realistic depth and subtle visual effects. Single shadows often look flat; layered shadows (typically 2-4 combined shadows) add dimension and polish, mimicking how light naturally casts multiple shadows.
How do I copy the CSS code from the generator?
Build your shadow using the visual editor, adjusting each layer to your preference. Once you're satisfied, the CSS code is displayed in a ready-to-copy format. Click or select the code block and paste it directly into your stylesheet—it's just a standard box-shadow property value.
Can I adjust the shadow offset and blur separately for each layer?
Yes. Each layer in your shadow stack has independent controls for horizontal offset, vertical offset, blur radius, spread radius, color, and opacity. This lets you create complex effects like inner highlights combined with outer depth shadows.
Does my shadow design get saved or sent to a server?
No. Everything runs in your browser and never leaves your device. You can bookmark your work or take screenshots, but the tool doesn't store or transmit your designs anywhere.
Is Layered Shadow Studio free to use?
Layered Shadow Studio is 100% free — no signup, no watermarks and no usage limits. It’s one of 200+ free tools we build and give away.
Can I use the output commercially?
Yes — copy the code or download the image and use it freely in personal and commercial projects.

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