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CSS FILTER & EFFECT

Apply and preview CSS filters — blur, brightness, contrast, grayscale, hue-rotate, invert, opacity, saturate, sepia, drop-shadow — and backdrop-filter in real-time.

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Filters applied in real-time
CSS filter

This card demonstrates how CSS filters affect UI elements. Adjust the controls on the left to see blur, brightness, contrast, and other effects update instantly.

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Sample Card
Filters applied in real-time
CSS filter

This card demonstrates how CSS filters affect UI elements. Adjust the controls on the left to see blur, brightness, contrast, and other effects update instantly.

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filter: none;
Toggles the filter on and off to preview the transition effect.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the CSS Filter Generator work?
Adjust individual filter controls (blur, brightness, contrast, grayscale, hue-rotate, invert, opacity, saturate, sepia, drop-shadow) using sliders. The preview updates in real-time. Switch to backdrop-filter mode to preview the glass-morphism effect. Copy the final CSS with one click.
Is the CSS Filter Generator free to use?
Yes, it is completely free with no hidden fees, subscriptions, or usage limits. No sign-up or account required.
What is the difference between filter and backdrop-filter?
The CSS filter property applies visual effects to an element itself. The backdrop-filter property applies effects to the area behind an element, creating a glass-morphism or frosted-glass effect when combined with a semi-transparent background.
Can I see the before and after comparison?
Yes, use the split slider in the preview area to compare the original (left) and filtered (right) versions side by side.
Does this tool support common preset filters?
Yes, choose from presets like Blurred Glass, Duotone Shock, Vintage Warm, Cool HDR, Noir, Soft Glow, Invert Art, and Vivid. Each preset combines multiple filter functions.
Can I upload my own image to preview filters on?
Yes, click the upload button in the Background section to select an image from your device. The image stays entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded to any server.

How to Use

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Adjust Filters

Toggle each filter on/off and use the sliders to set values. The preview updates instantly as you adjust.

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Switch Mode

Toggle between filter (applies to the element) and backdrop-filter (applies to the area behind the element) modes.

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Try Presets

Click any preset to instantly apply a curated combination of filter values. Fine-tune from there.

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Compare Before/After

Drag the split slider to compare the original unfiltered content with the filtered version side by side.

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Export

Copy the CSS filter or backdrop-filter declaration with one click. Ready to paste into your project.

How to Calculate

The CSS Filter Generator builds a standard CSS filter or backdrop-filter property value by concatenating the enabled filter functions in the correct order. Each filter function is formatted with its unit (px, %, deg) and applied cumulatively. The preview renders the combined filter chain in real-time using the browser's native CSS filter engine.

About the CSS Filter Generator

The CSS Filter Generator is a free online tool for creating, previewing, and exporting CSS filter effects. Adjust blur, brightness, contrast, grayscale, hue-rotate, invert, opacity, saturate, sepia, and drop-shadow using intuitive sliders — each with an enable/disable toggle. Switch between filter and backdrop-filter modes to create glass-morphism effects.

Choose from 8 curated presets to start quickly, then fine-tune individual values. The before/after split slider lets you compare the original and filtered versions side by side. Upload your own image to preview filters on real content. Save your favorite filter combinations to the library and restore them later, or share your exact setup via URL.

Built with privacy in mind, all processing happens directly in your browser. No sign-up required, no data stored, no tracking. Simply open the tool, adjust your settings, and copy the ready-to-use CSS code.

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