CSS Filter Generator

Generate CSS filter effects with live preview. Adjust blur, brightness, contrast, grayscale, hue-rotate, invert, saturate, sepia, and drop-shadow.

Presets

Filters

Blur0px
Brightness100%
Contrast100%
Grayscale0%
Hue Rotate0deg
Invert0%
Opacity100%
Saturate100%
Sepia0%

Preview

Original

Original

Filtered

Filtered
CSS Code
filter: none;

How to Use CSS Filter Generator

  1. 1Adjust filter sliders (blur, brightness, contrast, etc.).
  2. 2See the effect applied to a sample image in real time.
  3. 3Combine multiple filters for complex effects.
  4. 4Copy the generated CSS filter property.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CSS filter property?▾
The CSS filter property applies visual effects like blur, brightness, contrast, and color shifts to elements. It works on any element: images, divs, text, videos, SVGs. Filters are applied in the order listed and can be combined. Supported in all modern browsers since 2015. Syntax: filter: blur(5px) brightness(1.2) contrast(1.1);
What CSS filters are available?▾
Standard filters: blur(px), brightness(%), contrast(%), grayscale(%), hue-rotate(deg), invert(%), opacity(%), saturate(%), sepia(%), drop-shadow(x y blur color). Additionally, url() can reference SVG filters for custom effects. Each filter has a default value (identity) and accepts specific units.
What is the difference between filter and backdrop-filter?▾
filter applies effects to the element itself and its contents. backdrop-filter applies effects to the area behind the element (used for glassmorphism). For example, filter: blur(5px) blurs the element; backdrop-filter: blur(5px) blurs whatever is visible through a semi-transparent element.
Do CSS filters affect performance?▾
Filters trigger GPU acceleration, which is efficient for static elements but can be expensive when animated. blur() is the most performance-intensive filter. Best practices: avoid large blur radii on large elements, use will-change: filter for animations, avoid filtering elements with many descendants. On modern hardware, filters on images and cards are negligible.
How do I create an Instagram-like filter?▾
Combine multiple CSS filters to replicate photo effects. Example "Nashville": brightness(1.1) contrast(1.2) saturate(1.35) sepia(0.25). Example "Clarendon": brightness(1.25) contrast(1.2) saturate(1.35). Example "Moon": brightness(1.1) contrast(1.1) grayscale(1). Stack 2-4 filters and adjust values to create unique looks.