Drop Shadow
Adds a configurable drop shadow behind the image content, with offset, blur, color, and opacity control.
Drop Shadow generates a shadow beneath the visible content of the image. The shadow is derived from the alpha channel: wherever the image is opaque, a shadow appears behind it. Offset, blur radius, color, and opacity are all adjustable.
Inner Shadow mode renders the shadow inside the content boundary instead. Shadow Only mode outputs just the shadow without the original image, which is useful for compositing the shadow separately.
Parameters
Section titled “Parameters”Pins
Shadow
Horizontal shadow offset. Positive = right, negative = left
Vertical shadow offset. Positive = down, negative = up
Size of the shadow blur. Higher values spread the shadow over a larger area
Controls feather width. 0 = fully soft, 1 = hard edge with antialiasing. Use with a large Blur Radius for a wide but sharp-edged shadow
Color
Shadow color
Overall shadow opacity. 0 = invisible, 1 = fully opaque
Options
Render shadow inside the subject boundary instead of behind it
Output only the rendered shadow without the original image
Auto-expand the output canvas so the shadow is not clipped at the edges. Disable to keep the original canvas size
Usage Tips
Section titled “Usage Tips”- Use Expand Canvas to ensure the shadow isn’t clipped by the image boundary.
- Shadow Only mode is useful when you need to composite the shadow on a separate layer.
- Inner Shadow creates an inset/embossed look. Combine with low blur for a subtle effect.
- Adjust Sharpness to control feather width: 0 gives a fully soft shadow, 1 gives a hard edge.
- The shadow color is fully customizable (RGBA). Try colored shadows for stylized or neon effects.