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Free 3D Text & Long Shadow Generator


Elevate your web typography with the JustSayEasy 3D Text and CSS Shadow Generator. This powerful, intuitive tool allows you to visually design complex, multi-layered text shadows. It’s perfect for creating eye-catching 3D text, modern “long shadow” effects, or subtle retro-styling. Forget writing dozens of text-shadow properties by hand; our generator does the heavy lifting for you.


How to Use This Tool


Creating your perfect text effect is simple:


    

  • Add Your Text: Type your desired text into the “Display Text” field.
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  • Control Shadow Size: Use the + and – buttons to define the “depth” or “length” of the shadow. This is the key to creating a 3D or long shadow effect.
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  • Set Shadow Direction: Use the “left/right” and “top/bottom” toggles to set the primary direction of the shadow.
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  • Pick Colors: Choose your “Text” color, the “Shadow X & Y” colors (for the 3D effect), and the “Page BG” color to test contrast.
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  • Copy Your Code: The full CSS for your text is generated in real-time. Just click the “copy” button to grab the code and paste it directly into your stylesheet.
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Why Use a 3D Text Generator?


    

  • Instant Visual Feedback: See your changes live as you adjust parameters. No more guesswork.
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  • Create Stunning 3D Effects: Easily create a sense of depth and perspective that makes your text pop off the page.
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  • Boost Creativity: Quickly experiment with different colors, directions, and depths to discover unique styles you might not have found otherwise.
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  • Save Time: A complex 3D or long shadow can require over 20 lines of CSS. This tool generates it in less than a second.
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A Note on Accessibility and Contrast


While creative 3D text and shadows add amazing visual depth, it’s vital to ensure your text remains readable. Complex shadows or poor color choices can make text difficult to read, especially against certain backgrounds. To guarantee your designs are accessible to everyone, including users with visual impairments, you must check your text-to-background contrast.


For this, we highly recommend using our Quick Color Contrast Checker. It’s the perfect companion tool to ensure your beautiful designs are also highly usable and meet accessibility (a11y) standards.