React Native Box Shadow Generator

Create perfect shadow effects for your React Native applications with our free box shadow generator. Easily customize and preview shadows for both iOS and Android platforms in real-time, then copy the ready-to-use code.

Android

iOS

Depth

Shadow Color

Generated Code

Cross-Platform Style


// Style object for your React Native component
const styles = StyleSheet.create({
    container: {
        // ... your other styles
        shadowColor: "#000",
        shadowOffset: {
            width: 0,
            height: 0
        },
        shadowOpacity: 0.6,
        shadowRadius: 0,
        elevation: 4
    }
});

Usage Example


import React from 'react';
import { View, StyleSheet } from 'react-native';

const YourComponent = () => {
    return (
        
            {/* Your content here */}
        
    );
};

const styles = StyleSheet.create({
    container: {
        backgroundColor: 'white',
        padding: 15,
        borderRadius: 8,
        // Shadow properties
        shadowColor: "#000",
        shadowOffset: {
            width: 0,
            height: 0
        },
        shadowOpacity: 0.6,
        shadowRadius: 0,
        elevation: 4
    }
});

export default YourComponent;

Platform-Specific Implementation


import { Platform, StyleSheet } from 'react-native';

const styles = StyleSheet.create({
    container: {
        ...Platform.select({
            ios: {
                shadowColor: "#000",
                shadowOffset: {
                    width: 0,
                    height: 0
                },
                shadowOpacity: 0.6,
                shadowRadius: 0,
            },
            android: {
                elevation: 4,
            },
        }),
    }
});

About React Native Box Shadow Generator

Our React Native Box Shadow Generator is a powerful tool designed to help developers create beautiful shadow effects for their React Native applications. Whether you're building for iOS or Android, this tool simplifies the process of generating cross-platform compatible shadows.

Key Features

Real-time preview for both iOS and Android platforms
Customizable shadow depth and color options
Instant code generation with copy-to-clipboard functionality
Platform-specific shadow implementations (elevation for Android, shadowProps for iOS)

How to Use

Adjust the depth slider to control the shadow intensity
Select your desired shadow color using the color picker
Preview the shadow effect in real-time for both platforms
Copy the generated code and paste it into your React Native component's style

Understanding Box Shadows in React Native

React Native handles shadows differently on iOS and Android platforms. On iOS, shadows are created using a combination of shadowColor, shadowOffset, shadowOpacity, and shadowRadius properties. On Android, the elevation property is used to create shadow effects. Our generator automatically handles these platform-specific implementations, ensuring consistent appearance across devices.

Best Practices

Use subtle shadows for cards and elevated surfaces
Consider platform-specific design guidelines
Test shadows on both platforms for consistency
Adjust shadow intensity based on the element's elevation in your UI hierarchy

Pro Tip: For better performance on Android, consider using native elevation instead of custom shadow implementations. Our generator provides the optimal elevation value based on your shadow settings.

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