Drop Shadow draws a blurred, offset copy of the layer's alpha behind it.
Parameters
| Name | What it does | Default / range |
|---|---|---|
| Shadow Distance | X and Y offset of the shadow, px. | 5, 5 |
| Softness | Blur of the shadow, px. | 5, 0–500 |
| Shadow Color | Color of the shadow. | Black |
| Opacity | Shadow opacity. | 0.75, 0–1 |
| Shadow Only | Hides the layer and keeps just its shadow. | Off |
Tips
- With Shadow Only on, set the layer's blend mode to Multiply so the shadow darkens what's behind it.
- There is also a Drop Shadow layer style; see Layer Styles.