React Native Shadow Generator

Generate shadow styles for React Native iOS and Android.

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Settings

Elevation / Depth5

Shadow Color

Generated Code

const styles = StyleSheet.create({
  shadow: {
    shadowColor: "#000000",
    shadowOffset: {
      width: 0,
      height: 2,
    },
    shadowOpacity: 0.3,
    shadowRadius: 4,
    elevation: 5,
  },
});

Preview

Elevation 5

* Preview is a CSS approximation. Actual rendering on iOS/Android may vary slightly.

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What is React Native Shadow Generator?

React Native handles shadows differently on iOS and Android. iOS uses standard shadow properties (shadowColor, shadowOffset, etc.), while Android relies on the 'elevation' property. This tool generates the correct code for both platforms to achieve a consistent look.

How to Use React Native Shadow Generator

1. Adjust the shadow depth/elevation slider 2. Fine-tune color and opacity 3. Copy the generated style object

Common Use Cases

Styling React Native apps
Creating consistent UI
Learning React Native styling

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Android only use elevation?

Android Material Design uses depth (elevation) to calculate standard shadows. Custom offsets are not natively supported on older Android versions without extra libraries.

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