Add Photorealistic 3D Shadows to Your Products Instantly

Cast authentic directional drop shadows and soft ground contact occlusion, anchoring cutouts naturally to the surface. Adds realistic 3D studio depth for e-commerce and catalog showcases.
💡 Tip: Drag subject on canvas freely (supports dragging beyond canvas bounds)!
Product with 3D Shadow 3D Shadow
Raw Product Raw Cutout
🛍️ Physical Multi-layer Shadow Parameters
Auto-extracts foreground with selected model and renders 3D shadow
● Select model above, then upload image to auto cutout
Light Angle (Direction): 135°
Shadow Length / Skew: 42
Contact Shadow (AO Depth): 65%
Progressive Edge Blur: 16px
Shadow Density / Opacity: 45%
Stage Background:

How to Add a Realistic Shadow in 3 Steps

Get professional results in under 10 seconds.

01

Upload Your Cutout

Drag and drop your transparent PNG or isolated product image into the workspace.

02

Adjust Shadow Settings

Use the sliders to tweak the blur, opacity, and angle until the shadow looks natural and matches your lighting needs.

03

Download & Publish

Click Download to save your grounded product image as a high-quality PNG or JPG, ready for your store.

Real-World Use Cases for Professional Shadows

Ground your products and boost conversion rates with these high-demand scenarios.

🛒

E-commerce Catalogues

Transform flat product shots into grounded, professional listings for Shopify, Amazon AU, and eBay. Eliminate the floating look that reduces trust.

📦

Transparent PNG Enhancement

Take your existing cutout images and add realistic contact shadows to make them sit naturally on white or coloured backgrounds.

📸

Social Media Ads

Create eye-catching creatives for Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok ads. Shadows add depth and realism that stop the scroll.

🏢

Portfolio & Presentations

Make digital mockups and design portfolios look polished. Add subtle drop shadows to give objects a sense of scale and presence.

🎨

Graphic Design Assets

For designers needing quick assets: generate consistent lighting across multiple products without expensive studio setups.

💼

Marketing Collateral

Enhance brochures, flyers, and email campaigns. A grounded product image looks more tangible and increases perceived value.

Professional Features for Australian Sellers

Built for speed, quality, and privacy.

🔒

100% Private & Secure

All processing happens in your browser. Your product images never leave your device, ensuring complete data privacy.

⚡

Instant Rendering

No waiting for server queues. Generate high-resolution shadows in seconds with our optimised client-side engine.

🎛️

Full Custom Control

Adjust blur radius, opacity, angle, and distance to match your specific lighting environment perfectly.

🖼️

High-Res Output

Export crisp, print-ready PNGs or JPGs suitable for high-quality e-commerce platforms and large format printing.

100% FREE

Generate realistic 3D product shadows for e-commerce listings instantly with Dopic.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about adding shadows to product photos.

Do I need to remove the background first? +

Yes. This tool is designed to add shadows to already transparent (PNG) or isolated subjects. If your image has a background, use our Background Remover tool first.

Is this tool free to use? +

Yes, Dopic offers free access to generate realistic shadows. Check our pricing page for bulk processing or high-volume API needs.

Can I control the direction of the shadow? +

Absolutely. You can adjust the light source angle to create shadows that fall left, right, top, or bottom, matching your desired lighting setup.

Will the shadow look realistic on any background? +

Our algorithm calculates contact shadows based on the object's shape, making it look grounded whether you place it on white, black, or textured backgrounds.

Does Dopic store my images? +

No. We prioritise privacy. All image processing is done locally in your browser. We do not upload or store your files on our servers.

Need Official Passport or Visa Photos for Any Country?

Access our Global Passport Studio supporting 114+ countries with biometric face-ratio alignment and printable 4×6 inch photo sheets.

🌐 Open Global Passport Studio