Add Drop Shadow to Image — Free Tool
A drop shadow can make an image pop off the page and add visual depth to flat designs. Upload your image, configure the shadow offset, blur, and color, then download the result as a PNG. The shadow extends the canvas dimensions automatically so nothing gets cropped. It’s a fast way to give screenshots, product photos, or graphics a professional floating effect.
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Why use this tool?
The drop shadow tool renders a soft shadow behind your image with configurable horizontal and vertical offset, blur radius, and shadow color. The output canvas expands to accommodate the shadow so your original image content is preserved in full. All rendering is performed inside your browser through the Canvas API’s built-in shadow capabilities, meaning your image is never uploaded to any remote server. The exported PNG includes alpha transparency around the shadow edges for clean compositing. Whether you need a subtle lift for a blog post image or a dramatic shadow for a product showcase, this tool delivers the effect in seconds without any software installation.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I customize the shadow color and direction?
Yes. You can set the shadow color, horizontal offset, vertical offset, and blur radius. This gives you full control over the shadow’s appearance and direction.
Is my file private and secure?
Completely. Your file is processed 100% inside your browser using the Web APIs built into your device. Nothing is uploaded to any server — imgic never sees, stores, or transmits your images. You can even use these tools offline once the page has loaded.
Will the shadow change my image dimensions?
The canvas expands to fit the shadow so your original image remains at full size. The additional space around the image accommodates the shadow blur and offset without cropping any content.
Why is the output a PNG?
PNG supports the alpha transparency needed to render the shadow edges cleanly. This lets you place the shadowed image over any background without a visible bounding box.
What types of images work best with a drop shadow?
Screenshots, product photos, icons, and graphics with distinct edges benefit the most. The shadow creates a sense of depth that makes the subject appear to float above the background.