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CSS Gradient Generator
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Create stunning linear, radial, conic and animated gradients in seconds. Copy clean CSS, Tailwind or React code instantly — no account, no limits.

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Gradient Types
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Code Formats
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How it works

No learning curve. No account. From idea to production-ready code in under 30 seconds.

1

Choose your gradient type

Select between linear, radial or conic gradient. Switch anytime with one click — your colors are always preserved.

2

Pick colors & adjust

Add unlimited color stops. Drag to reorder, fine-tune position and opacity per stop. Rotate the angle with the interactive wheel or pick from 12 built-in presets.

3

Copy your code

Hit Copy. Get clean CSS, Tailwind, React inline style, CSS variable, text gradient or animated keyframe code — instantly. No watermarks, no limits.

Powerful features,
zero complexity

Built for designers and developers who want clean gradient code — fast.

Linear, Radial & Conic Gradients

All three major CSS gradient types in one tool. Adjust the angle with a visual wheel, set ellipse or circle shape for radial gradients, and switch between types without losing your color setup.

Animated Gradient Generator

Generate a fully animated CSS gradient with live preview. The tool produces a complete @keyframes animation you paste directly into your stylesheet — no JavaScript needed.

Text Gradient with Custom Font

Apply your gradient to text, choose from system fonts or 10+ Google Fonts, adjust size and weight — then export as a transparent PNG or copy the background-clip: text CSS code.

Live Mockup Preview

See your gradient applied to a realistic UI card — hero image, button and layout. Instantly understand how it looks in a real design context before copying the code.

6 Code Output Formats

CSS, Tailwind inline style, CSS variable (:root { --gradient }), plain value, text gradient and animated keyframe CSS — all with one-click copy.

URL Sharing

Every gradient gets a unique shareable URL. Send it to a colleague or client — they open the link and see the exact same gradient, ready to edit or use.

Gradient History

Your last 10 gradients are automatically saved in your browser. No account needed — scroll back through recent work and pick up exactly where you left off.

Favorites

Save your best gradients with a custom name. Build your own personal library — all stored locally in your browser, private and instant.

PNG Export 1920×1080

Download any gradient as a high-resolution PNG — perfect for presentations, Figma mockups, social media or wallpapers. No watermark, no sign-up, one click.

Random Gradient Generator

Stuck on inspiration? Hit Random to instantly generate a beautiful gradient combination you might never have thought of yourself.

Dark & Light Mode

Automatically follows your system preference. Switch manually to dark, light or system mode anytime — preference is saved in your browser.

Fully Responsive

Works on desktop, tablet and mobile. Optimized touch targets, scrollable tabs and a stacked layout for small screens — no installation, no app store needed.

Every code format
you'll ever need

No matter what stack you use — plain CSS, Tailwind, React or preprocessors — cssgradients.app generates the exact syntax you need. Copy once, paste anywhere.

CSS Tailwind CSS Variable Text Gradient Animated Value only
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CSS Output Examples
/* Standard CSS */
background: linear-gradient(135deg,
  #6366f1 0%,
  #ec4899 100%);

/* CSS Variable */
:root {
  --brand-gradient: linear-gradient(
    135deg, #6366f1, #ec4899);
}

/* Text Gradient */
background: linear-gradient(135deg,
  #6366f1, #ec4899);
background-clip: text;
-webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;

/* Animated @keyframes */
background-size: 300% 300%;
animation: gradientShift 4s ease infinite;

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about CSS gradients and this tool.

A CSS gradient generator is a free online tool that lets you visually create color gradients and instantly generates the CSS code. You can create linear, radial, conic and animated gradients without writing any code manually. cssgradients.app is one of the most complete free tools available — supporting multiple code formats, PNG export, URL sharing and animated gradients.
To create a CSS linear gradient use the syntax: background: linear-gradient(angle, color1, color2). For example: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6366f1, #ec4899). With cssgradients.app you pick colors visually, adjust the angle with a wheel, and copy the generated code instantly — no manual coding required.
Yes — cssgradients.app is 100% free. No account, no subscription, no watermarks, no limits. Every feature including PNG export, URL sharing, history and favorites is available to everyone for free.
Yes. cssgradients.app generates ready-to-use inline style syntax for Tailwind CSS projects, as well as standard CSS, CSS variables (:root { --gradient: ... }), text gradients with background-clip: text, and full animated CSS keyframe code.
A linear gradient transitions colors along a straight line at a defined angle. A radial gradient radiates colors outward from a central point in a circular or elliptical shape. A conic gradient rotates colors around a central point — like a color wheel. All three are natively supported in modern browsers and can be generated with cssgradients.app.
An animated CSS gradient uses @keyframes combined with background-size: 300% 300% and background-position animation to create a smooth looping color flow — entirely in CSS, no JavaScript needed. cssgradients.app generates the complete production-ready animation code automatically.
Yes. Every gradient can be exported as a high-resolution 1920×1080 PNG with one click. No watermarks, no sign-up, no limits. Perfect for presentations, Figma mockups, social media backgrounds or wallpapers.
When you click Share, your entire gradient configuration — type, angle, colors and positions — is encoded into a URL. Anyone opening that link sees the exact same gradient, ready to edit or copy. No account needed, no data stored on any server.

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