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CSS Shape Generator | Pure CSS Shapes Tool - CSSKit

Free CSS shape generator. Create triangles, circles, stars, hearts, arrows and more with pure CSS. Copy the code instantly.

.shape {
  width: 0;
height: 0;
border-left: 75px solid transparent;
border-right: 75px solid transparent;
border-bottom: 150px solid #3b82f6;
}

What is CSS Shape Generator?

CSS Shape Generator is a free online tool that generates pure CSS code for common geometric shapes. Create triangles, circles, stars, hearts, arrows, and more without using images or SVGs.

How to Use CSS Shape Generator

Select a shape preset from the shape library (triangle, circle, star, pentagon, hexagon, heart, arrow, etc.). Customize the size and color. See the shape rendered in the live preview. Copy the generated CSS code.

How CSS Shape Generator Works

The tool uses various CSS techniques to create shapes, including border tricks for triangles, border-radius for circles and ellipses, and clip-path for complex polygons. Each shape preset generates optimized CSS code that renders the shape using a single HTML element.

Common Use Cases

  • Creating decorative elements without images
  • Building CSS-only icons
  • Adding arrows and pointers to tooltips
  • Creating shape dividers between sections
  • Learning CSS techniques for shape creation

Frequently Asked Questions

How are CSS shapes created?▼

CSS shapes are created using techniques like border manipulation (for triangles), border-radius (for circles), clip-path (for polygons), and transform/pseudo-elements for complex shapes like stars and hearts.

Are pure CSS shapes better than SVGs?▼

CSS shapes are lighter weight and easier to style dynamically. SVGs are better for complex or scalable graphics. For simple geometric shapes, CSS is often the better choice.

Can I customize the shape colors and sizes?▼

Yes, you can adjust the size and color of each shape. The generated CSS uses your chosen values.

Do these shapes work in all browsers?▼

Most shapes use widely supported CSS properties. Shapes using clip-path work in all modern browsers.

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