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Add Shadow to Image

Add a soft drop shadow to any image or PNG cut-out. Control offset, blur, color and opacity, round the corners, and export with transparency.

Drop an image to add a drop shadowProcessed locally — never uploaded

What is the Add Shadow to Image?

This tool adds a customisable drop shadow behind an image. Set the shadow's X and Y offset, blur radius, color and opacity, optionally round the image corners, and the canvas expands automatically so the shadow is never clipped.

  • Offset, blur, color and opacity controls
  • Shadow follows transparent PNG outlines, not just the rectangle
  • Optional rounded corners on the image
  • Canvas auto-expands so the shadow is never cut off
  • Transparent or solid-color background
  • 100% private — images never leave your browser

How to use the Add Shadow to Image

  1. 1

    Drop an image into the upload area.

  2. 2

    Adjust the offset X/Y and blur sliders to shape the shadow.

  3. 3

    Pick the shadow color and opacity.

  4. 4

    Optionally round the corners or set a background color.

  5. 5

    Download the result as PNG.

About the Add Shadow to Image

This tool adds a customisable drop shadow behind an image. Set the shadow's X and Y offset, blur radius, color and opacity, optionally round the image corners, and the canvas expands automatically so the shadow is never clipped. Preview updates live as you drag the sliders.

Shadows give flat images depth and make them feel anchored to the page: product photos pop, screenshots read as tidy 'cards', and buttons or badges gain a tactile quality. Because the shadow is cast by the image's visible pixels, logos and PNG cut-outs with transparent backgrounds get a shadow that follows their actual outline instead of a plain rectangle.

Rendering is 100% local in your browser via the canvas shadow API, so your image is never uploaded anywhere. Export as a transparent PNG to layer the shadowed image over any design, or flatten it onto a solid background color when you need a self-contained graphic for email, slides or a marketplace listing.

Frequently asked questions

How do I add a shadow to a picture without Photoshop?

Upload the picture here, drag the offset and blur sliders until the shadow looks right, and download the PNG. The canvas grows automatically to fit the shadow, so nothing gets clipped.

Will the shadow follow the shape of my transparent PNG?

Yes. The shadow is cast by the image's visible pixels, so a logo or cut-out with a transparent background gets a shadow matching its outline rather than a plain rectangle.

What settings make a natural-looking shadow?

Subtlety wins: a small offset (8–16 px), a generous blur (2–4× the offset) and 30–50% opacity in black or a dark tint of your background color. Hard, dark shadows tend to look pasted on.

Can I keep the background transparent behind the shadow?

Yes — choose the transparent background option and the PNG keeps full alpha, including the soft semi-transparent shadow, so you can place it over any color or photo in your design.

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