Image Shadow Generator

Add a soft, offset drop shadow behind any photo or transparent PNG.

Add a drop shadow

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The shadow is blurred and composited on a local canvas, so your photo is never uploaded.

How to use the Image Shadow Generator

  1. Choose the photo or transparent PNG you want to shadow.
  2. Set the X and Y offsets, the blur radius and the shadow opacity.
  3. Click the download link to save the composited PNG file.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the free online image shadow generator.

Choose a photo, set the offset, blur and opacity, pick a shadow colour, then click the download link to save the PNG.
No. The silhouette is blurred and composited on a local canvas, so your photo never leaves your device.
The alpha channel of the image is blurred into a soft silhouette, offset by your chosen amount and filled with the shadow colour.
A transparent PNG casts a shadow in the shape of its subject, while an opaque photo casts a rectangular shadow around its edges.
The offset moves the shadow away from the photo. Positive values push it right and down, and negative values push it left and up.
Increase the blur radius for a soft, far away look, or use a small radius for a crisp shadow that sits close to the subject.
Yes. The output canvas is enlarged to fit the shadow, so the original photo is never cropped by the offset or the blur.
Yes. The shadow generator is fully responsive and works in any modern browser on phones, tablets and desktop computers.
Yes. It is completely free and unlimited, with no account, no sign-up and no watermark on your downloaded image.

Last updated: October 10, 2026