Drop Shadow Generator
Add professional drop shadows, perspective shadows, and soft glows to product photos, logos, and portraits. AI removes the background — you control the perfect shadow.
Drop Your Image Here or Click to Browse
Any image format — AI removes background, then you add the perfect shadow
How It Works
1. Upload Your Image
Drop any image — product photo, logo, portrait, or graphic. Works with JPG, PNG, WebP, and more
2. AI Removes Background
IMG.LY neural network separates your subject from the background. Choose Fast, Balanced, Best, or instant Smart mode
3. Add & Customize Shadow
Choose drop shadow, perspective, or glow. Adjust angle, distance, blur, opacity, and color. Download as PNG
Why Use Our Shadow Generator
🌓 Three Shadow Types
Choose from drop shadow (classic offset shadow), perspective shadow (realistic floor cast), or soft glow (radiant halo). Each has independent controls for the perfect look.
🎯 Full Control
Fine-tune every parameter: angle, distance, blur radius, opacity, and shadow color. All adjustments update instantly with live preview — no waiting for renders.
🤖 AI Background Removal
Powered by IMG.LY's ISNet neural network. Your subject is automatically separated from the background before the shadow is applied — no manual masking needed.
🔍 Before/After Compare
Drag the compare slider to see your original image side by side with the shadow-enhanced result. Make sure every detail looks exactly right before downloading.
🛒 Perfect for E-Commerce
Product photos with realistic shadows sell better. Create professional-looking drop shadows for Amazon, Shopify, Etsy, and eBay listings with zero design skills.
🔒 100% Private
All processing happens entirely in your browser. Your images never leave your device — no upload to servers, no storage, no privacy concerns whatsoever.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between drop shadow, perspective, and glow?
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Drop shadow creates a classic offset shadow that appears behind your subject, as if it's floating above a surface. Perfect for product photos, logos, and UI elements. Perspective shadow simulates a shadow cast on the floor, with skew and compression for a realistic 3D look — ideal for mockups and presentations. Soft glow creates a luminous halo around your subject, great for portraits, magical effects, and social media graphics.
Can I use my own shadow color?
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Absolutely. The shadow color picker lets you choose any color, not just black or gray. Use a dark blue for a cool shadow effect, warm brown for earthy tones, or a vibrant color for creative glow effects. The hex code is displayed and updates in real time as you pick.
What background options are available?
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You can export with a transparent background (perfect for overlaying on any design), a clean white background (ideal for e-commerce product photos), or a checkerboard pattern (great for previewing transparency). The background sits behind the shadow, so on transparent, only the subject and shadow are visible.
What's the best shadow for product photos?
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For e-commerce product photos, a classic drop shadow with 30-50px distance, 8-15px blur, 45-degree angle, and 50-70% opacity works best. It adds depth without being distracting. For Amazon listings, we recommend a white background with a subtle drop shadow to help products stand out while looking professional.
How does the AI background removal work?
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Our tool uses the IMG.LY ISNet neural network, the same technology behind professional design tools. It analyzes your image and precisely separates foreground from background pixel by pixel. Choose Fast (~4MB model) for quick results, Balanced (~40MB) for good quality, or Best (~80MB) for maximum accuracy. Smart mode uses canvas-based color detection for simple backgrounds and works instantly with no download.
How do I add a shadow to a transparent PNG?
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Simply upload your transparent PNG directly — our tool detects that it already has transparency and skips the AI background removal step. You'll go straight to the shadow controls where you can add drop shadow, perspective shadow, or glow. This is especially useful for adding shadows to logos, icons, and stickers.