How To Create Shadow In Photoshop?

Open your image in Photoshop

Select the layer you want to add a shadow to

Double-click the layer to open Layer Style

Check Drop Shadow

Adjust Blend Mode

Adjust Opacity

Adjust Angle

Adjust Distance

Adjust Spread

Adjust Size

Click OK

Use the Move Tool to reposition the shadow if needed

Duplicate the layer for a stronger shadow effect if needed

Use Gaussian Blur on a copied layer for a soft custom shadow

Transform the shadow layer to match the light direction

Lower the shadow layer opacity for a natural look

Mask or erase parts of the shadow if needed

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