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How to add a drop shadow in Adobe Photoshop.
Explore how to enhance the look and readability of a graphic design with a drop shadow effect.
Drop shadows give the impression that a layer in your Photoshop project is hovering and casting a shadow onto the background layer beneath it. You can apply a drop shadow to any type of Photoshop layer to help give the impression that your image exists in 3D space.
When used correctly, a drop shadow layer can enhance any type of Photoshop project, from photo editing to graphic design.
If you’re adding a new element to an existing photo, you can use a drop shadow to make it look natural.
Adding drop shadows to text can help it stand out from the background for easy readability.
When fine-tuning the lighting in a photo, try adjusting the Drop Shadow settings so the shadows all match.
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Learn how easy it is to use drop shadows in Photoshop.
The Drop Shadow Layer Style panel in Photoshop offers a wide selection of different types of drop shadow effects that you can control.
For advanced users looking for a more manual drop shadow process, try this method to create a unique shadow for any element in your image.
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There’s no traditional keyboard shortcut for adding a drop shadow to a layer in Photoshop, but the process is easy and has four steps:
Yes, creating a “gradient drop shadow” where the size of the shadow tapers on the sides is possible — just follow these four steps:
Yes. To add a drop shadow to multiple layers in Photoshop online, select all the layers to which you want to apply the effect, then follow these steps.
Alternatively, you can group the layers and apply the layer style to the entire group. This method helps you maintain the flexibility of editing the individual layers while still having a consistent drop shadow effect.