CSS 3D Text Effect Generator
Generate production-ready CSS 3D text effects with deep shadows, gradients, and perspective transforms. Copy-paste code instantly.
CSS 3D
Generated CSS
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About
This tool utilizes the Layered Shadow Stacking technique to generate volumetric typography using pure CSS. Unlike WebGL or Canvas based solutions, this method relies on the standard DOM rendering engine, ensuring 100% SEO friendliness and accessibility.
The depth effect is achieved by iterating a vector offset defined by the angle θ. For a given depth d, the engine generates d distinct text-shadow layers. The position of the i-th shadow layer is calculated as:
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Formulas
Offset vector calculation for layer i:
vi = i ⋅ cos(θ)i ⋅ sin(θ)
i = Current layer index (1 to d)
θ = Light source angle
Reference Data
| Angle (θ) | Direction | X-Offset Formula | Y-Offset Formula |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0° | Right | i × 1 | 0 |
| 90° | Down | 0 | i × 1 |
| 135° | Bottom-Right | i × 0.707 | i × 0.707 |
| 180° | Left | i × -1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
No. This tool generates standard CSS3 `text-shadow` properties. This means the text remains selectable, searchable by search engines, and accessible to screen readers.
Yes. A depth of 50 creates 50 shadow layers. On low-end mobile devices, values above 30 might cause minor repainting lag during scrolling. We recommend keeping depth between 10 and 20 for optimal performance.
The tool supports a curated list of Google Fonts. When you copy the code, the generated CSS includes the `@import` statement for the font you selected.
We use linear interpolation (LERP) to calculate the color of every single shadow layer between your "Start" and "End" colors, creating a smooth transition that looks like a real cast shadow.