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 studio-quality results without Photoshop.

01

Upload Cutout

Drag and drop your transparent PNG product image into the workspace. Ensure the subject is cleanly cut out from its original background.

02

Adjust Parameters

Use the sliders to set the shadow angle, blur, and opacity. Preview the live result to match the lighting direction of your target background.

03

Download Result

Click Generate to apply the shadow. Download your new image as a high-quality PNG with transparency or a JPG with a solid background.

Powering Professional Visuals Across Industries

Ground your products in reality with studio-quality lighting effects.

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E-Commerce Catalogs

Transform flat product shots into premium listings on Amazon, Shopify, and Etsy. Add grounded contact shadows that make items look tangible and increase conversion rates.

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Social Media Ads

Stop the scroll on Instagram and TikTok. Create floating or grounded product visuals with precise drop shadows that match your brand's aesthetic and lighting direction.

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Digital Mockups

Enhance app icons, UI elements, and digital assets. Apply subtle 3D depth and soft shadows to make interface components pop against white or dark backgrounds.

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Packaging Design

Visualize how your packaging looks on a shelf. Generate realistic floor shadows to test placement and spacing before committing to physical print runs.

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Real Estate & Interior

Place furniture or decor items into room renders. Use contact shadows to ensure virtual objects sit naturally on floors and surfaces without looking pasted.

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Travel & Hospitality

Create compelling promotional graphics for hotels or tours. Add atmospheric shadows to lifestyle images to enhance depth and draw attention to key offers.

Studio-Quality Control in Your Browser

Full manual control over shadow physics without complex software.

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100% Private & Secure

All processing happens locally in your browser. Your product images never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy for sensitive designs.

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Lightning Fast Rendering

Generate high-resolution shadows instantly. No server uploads, no waiting queues—just immediate results optimized for web speed.

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Precise Angle & Blur Control

Adjust light source angle, shadow opacity, blur radius, and distance to perfectly match your existing photo lighting conditions.

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Transparent PNG Output

Export your shadowed product as a clean PNG with transparency, ready to overlay on any background color or texture.

100% FREE

Generate realistic 3D product shadows for e-commerce listings, social media ads, and digital mockups. Add contact shadows and drop shadows to transparent PNGs instantly with Dopic.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about adding realistic shadows.

Does this tool work on photos with existing backgrounds? +

No. This tool is designed specifically for transparent PNGs or cutout subjects. If your image has a background, please use our Background Remover first to isolate the object.

Can I customize the shadow direction and intensity? +

Yes. You have full control over the light source angle (0-360 degrees), shadow blur radius, opacity, and distance from the object to create realistic lighting scenarios.

Is there a watermark on the generated images? +

Absolutely not. Dopic provides clean, professional outputs with zero watermarks, perfect for commercial use in e-commerce and marketing.

Will the shadow quality degrade my image resolution? +

No. We preserve the original DPI and resolution of your uploaded image. The shadow is rendered at native quality to ensure crisp edges and professional results.

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