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CSS Border Generator

Create beautiful borders, outlines, and shadows with advanced CSS properties. Design custom borders with per-side controls, border-radius, outlines, multiple box shadows, and even border images.

Category: code
Use Case: Card Components, Form Inputs, Button Styling
Privacy: 100% browser-based

Quick Start Presets

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Preview

Generated CSS

border: 1px solid #000000;

Recommended Settings

Modern Web Design

  • Use subtle shadows for depth and hierarchy
  • Rounded corners (4-8px) for friendly interfaces
  • Consider outline for focus states in forms

Advanced Effects

  • Multiple shadows for realistic neumorphic design
  • Border-image for decorative borders and frames
  • Negative outline-offset for inner focus rings

Pro Tips

  • Combine box-shadow with border-radius for card-style components
  • Use inset shadows to create pressed/sunken button states
  • Border-image works best with SVG patterns for scalability
  • Test focus outlines for accessibility compliance

Most Popular

1px solid border with 8px radius and subtle drop shadow for modern card designs

When to Use This Tool

Card Components

Create modern card designs with borders, shadows, and rounded corners

Form Inputs

Style input fields with focus states using outlines and border changes

Buttons

Design button styles with borders, shadows, and hover effects

Decorative Elements

Use border-image for ornamental borders and decorative frames

Neumorphic Design

Create soft UI designs with multiple inset/outset shadows

How It Works

1

Choose border mode (unified or per-side controls)

2

Configure border width, style, and color

3

Add border radius for rounded corners

4

Enhance with outline and multiple box shadows

5

Optionally add border-image for decorative effects

6

Copy or download the generated CSS code

100% Private

Files never leave your device. All processing happens locally in your browser.

Lightning Fast

Powered by Pure JavaScript for optimal performance on modern browsers.

Secure

No data collection, no tracking, no sign-up required.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between border and outline?

Border is part of the box model and affects layout, while outline is drawn outside the element without affecting layout. Outlines are ideal for focus indicators.

Can I use multiple box shadows?

Yes! Multiple box shadows are comma-separated. They're rendered from top to bottom (first shadow on top). This is useful for complex effects like neumorphism.

How does border-image work?

Border-image slices an image into 9 sections (like a tic-tac-toe grid) and applies them to the border. The 'slice' property defines where to cut, and 'repeat' controls how middle sections are displayed.

What's the best way to style focus states?

Use outline with positive offset for external focus rings, or combine border changes with box-shadow for custom focus styles. Always ensure sufficient contrast for accessibility.

Can I use different border-radius for each corner?

Yes! Switch to 'Individual Corners' mode to control each corner separately. This is useful for creating asymmetric designs or directional elements.