Image Drop Shadow

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Image Drop Shadow lets you render an offset blurred shadow behind the image alpha silhouette. Choose a photo to begin.

Method and calculation

Render an offset blurred shadow behind the image alpha silhouette.

Inputs and settings

Image Drop Shadow accepts Offset (pixels) (minimum -100, maximum 100); Blur (pixels) (minimum 0, maximum 80); Shadow color.

Worked example

Image Drop Shadow example — Offset (pixels): 15; Blur (pixels): 20; Shadow color: "#333333". Preview instructions: Select a still photo, then use Offset (pixels): 15; Blur (pixels): 20; Shadow color: "#333333". The result is a PNG with render an offset blurred shadow behind the image alpha silhouette.

Output and limitations

The browser blurs and offsets the alpha silhouette behind the foreground. Transparent corners let the shadow follow a cutout; an opaque photograph casts a rectangular shadow. Extra padding prevents the soft falloff from being clipped at the export boundary.

Technical references: Canvas pixel manipulation

Image Drop Shadow FAQs

Image Drop Shadow applies the following rule to your input: Render an offset blurred shadow behind the image alpha silhouette. The visible preview shows the resulting image effect.
Image Drop Shadow has these boundaries: Processes one still image locally. PNG export uses a maximum 4096-pixel source edge; effects may expand the canvas. Start by checking the offset (pixels) field against the units or format shown.
Image Drop Shadow provides this sample: Select a still photo, then use Offset (pixels): 15; Blur (pixels): 20; Shadow color: "#333333". The result is a PNG with render an offset blurred shadow behind the image alpha silhouette.. The preview can be inspected before saving.