Free Online CSS Gradient Generator

Welcome to the Free Online CSS Gradient Generator! Unleash your creativity with our intuitive tool. Effortlessly design stunning linear, radial, and conic gradients for your web projects. Customize colors, adjust opacity, define stop positions, and fine-tune gradient-specific options like angles and shapes, all with a real-time preview. Explore a rich library of presets or generate unique random gradients with a single click. This generator is perfect for web designers, developers, and anyone looking to add vibrant visuals to their projects. Instantly copy the CSS code or download a PNG image.

Gradient Generator
Color Stops
Quick Actions
Preview
Gradient Options
90°
Gradient Type
Image Size

Preview scales by proportion, download uses these dimensions.

CSS Output
Download

Note: Canvas download might render complex radial/conic positions or specific stop positions slightly differently than CSS.

How to Use This Free Online CSS Gradient Generator

  1. Initial Setup & Quick Start (Optional):
    • Toggle between Light/Dark themes (/ button) for your preferred workspace.
    • Click the Reset button to revert to default gradient settings at any time.
    • Explore Preset Gradients by clicking on a thumbnail to load its settings.
    • Click the Generate Random Gradient button for instant inspiration.
  2. Select Gradient Type: Choose between Linear, Radial, or Conic gradients. The available options below will change based on your selection.
  3. Customize Color Stops:
    • Click the colored square next to each stop to open the color picker and select your desired color.
    • Adjust the Alpha (Opacity) slider for each color.
    • Drag the Position slider (%) to define where each color appears in the gradient.
    • For Linear Gradients, you can also click and drag the circular handles directly on the Preview area to adjust stop positions, or click on the preview to add a new stop with an interpolated color.
    • Click the Add Color button to introduce more stops.
    • Click the Reflect button to mirror the current color stops symmetrically.
    • Click the ✕ icon on a color stop to remove it (a minimum of two stops is generally required).
  4. Configure Gradient Options: Depending on the selected gradient type:
    • Linear: Adjust the Angle (0-360°) using the slider.
    • Radial: Select the Shape (Ellipse/Circle) and its Position (e.g., Center, Top Left).
    • Conic: Set the Start Angle (0-360°) and its Position.
  5. Set Image Size (for Download): Input your desired Width and Height in pixels in the “Image Size” section. This determines the dimensions of the PNG image if you choose to download. The preview area will scale proportionally to show the effect.
  6. Live Preview: Watch the main Preview area update in real-time as you make all your changes.
  7. Get CSS Code: The generated CSS background-image code will appear in the CSS Output text box. Click the Copy CSS button to copy it to your clipboard.
  8. Download as PNG: Click the Download as PNG button to save your gradient creation as an image file, rendered at the dimensions you set in the “Image Size” section.

This Free Online CSS Gradient Generator is designed to be intuitive, making it easy to craft stunning visuals for your web projects.

Benefits of Using Our Gradient Generator

  • Speed & Efficiency: Generate complex CSS gradients in seconds instead of manually writing code. Perfect for rapid prototyping and production work.
  • Live Visual Feedback: See your gradient come to life with an instant real-time preview as you adjust colors, types, and options. No guesswork involved!
  • User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive controls make it easy for both beginners and experienced designers/developers to create stunning gradients without a steep learning curve.
  • Clean CSS Output: Get W3C-compliant background-image CSS code that’s ready to be copied and pasted directly into your stylesheets.
  • PNG Image Export: Instantly download your created gradient as a high-quality PNG image, useful for fallbacks, mockups, or other graphic design needs.
  • Rich Preset Library: Kickstart your design with a diverse collection of professionally crafted presets, or use them as a starting point for your own unique creations.
  • Full Customization: Control every aspect, from linear angles, radial shapes and positions, to conic starting points, along with unlimited color stops and alpha transparency.
  • Interactive Linear Editing: For linear gradients, directly manipulate color stop positions on the preview canvas for a more tactile design experience.
  • Completely Free: Our “Free Online CSS Gradient Generator” is available at no cost, empowering you to enhance your projects without any subscription fees.

Support This Free Tool

If you find this gradient generator useful, please consider supporting its ongoing development, maintenance, and server costs. Your contribution helps keep this tool free and accessible for everyone!

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Gradient Generator FAQ

  • What types of gradients can I create with this tool?

    Our Free Online CSS Gradient Generator supports three main types of CSS gradients: Linear (progressing along a straight line), Radial (radiating from a central point), and Conic (sweeping around a central point, like a color wheel).

  • Is this gradient generator completely free to use?

    Yes, absolutely! This tool is 100% free for everyone to use. There are no hidden costs, subscriptions, or limitations on the number of gradients you can create or download.

  • How do I add or remove color stops?

    To add a new color stop, click the “ Add Color” button. To remove a color stop, click the “✕” icon next to the color stop you wish to delete. For linear gradients, you can also click directly on the preview area to add a stop at that point.

  • Can I control the transparency of colors?

    Yes, each color stop has an “Alpha (Opacity)” slider. You can adjust this slider from 0% (fully transparent) to 100% (fully opaque) for each color in your gradient.

  • How does the “Image Size” setting work?

    The “Width” and “Height” you set in the “Image Size” section are used specifically when you download the gradient as a PNG image. The live preview area will scale proportionally to give you an idea, but the downloaded PNG will be exactly the dimensions you specify.

  • What format is the CSS code provided in?

    The tool generates standard CSS background-image code. It includes the gradient function (e.g., linear-gradient(), radial-gradient(), conic-gradient()) with all your chosen colors, positions, and options. You can directly copy and paste this into your CSS files.

  • Are the generated gradients cross-browser compatible?

    The CSS gradient syntax generated is widely supported by all modern web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.). For very old browsers that don’t support CSS gradients, you might consider using the downloaded PNG as a fallback background image.

  • What are “Presets” and “Random Gradient” for?

    Presets offer a quick way to load pre-designed beautiful gradients. Click on any preset thumbnail to apply its settings. The Random Gradient button () generates a completely new gradient with random colors, type, and options, which can be a great source of inspiration or a fun starting point.

Disclaimer

This online CSS Gradient Generator tool is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, express or implied. While we strive for accuracy and reliability, we do not guarantee that the tool will be error-free, produce perfectly identical results across all browsers or between CSS and PNG outputs, or meet all your specific requirements.

The generated CSS code (background-image) relies on browser implementation of CSS gradients, which may vary. The downloaded PNG image is rendered using the HTML Canvas API and might differ slightly from the CSS preview in certain complex cases.

By using this service, you agree that you are responsible for testing and verifying the output (both CSS and PNG) for your intended use case and ensuring compatibility with your target platforms. We are not liable for any issues arising from the use of the generated gradients.

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