Drop-Shadow Filter Generator

Design CSS filter: drop-shadow() effects for logos, icons, and non-rectangular elements. Preview on real shapes and copy the filter declaration.
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Drop-Shadow Filter Generator

Design CSS filter: drop-shadow() effects for logos, icons, and non-rectangular elements. Preview on real shapes and copy the filter declaration.

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Shadow Layers

Layer drop-shadow effects. drop-shadow hugs the alpha shape — no spread or inset.

Layer 1

Preview & Export

See the drop-shadow hug the shape's alpha outline.

Without shadow

With drop-shadow

CSS

filter: drop-shadow(0px 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));
When to use drop-shadow vs box-shadow
drop-shadow hugs the alpha shape — use it for logos, icons, and transparent PNGs. box-shadow draws a rectangular shadow around the element's box — use it for cards, buttons, and rectangular surfaces.