Image to CSS Box-Shadow

Turn any small image into a CSS box-shadow representation — each pixel becomes a colored shadow. Download the CSS file.

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  • Files never leave your browser
  • No server upload
  • Processed locally on your device

What is Metadata

Image metadata includes technical details stored inside a file, such as dimensions, timestamps, camera information, and EXIF values.

Why use Image to CSS Box-Shadow

Generate a pure CSS box-shadow representation of any image, recreating pixel colors without a single img tag.

How to use Image to CSS Box-Shadow

Image to CSS Box-Shadow is designed to be simple: upload the source file, start the conversion, and download the result when it is ready.

  1. Upload a small image (best at 32×32 or less).
  2. Generate the CSS code.
  3. Download or copy the CSS file.

How to use this tool

  1. Upload a small image (best at 32×32 or less).
  2. Generate the CSS code.
  3. Download or copy the CSS file.

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FAQ

What is a CSS box-shadow image?
Each pixel of the source image is represented as a colored box-shadow offset — a fun CSS-only technique.
What image sizes work best?
Small images (under 64×64 px) produce manageable CSS. Larger images generate very long CSS strings.
Can I use this in a real project?
It is mainly for fun and demos; very large box-shadow lists can impact browser rendering performance.