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Generated CSS Code
How to Use This Tool
Follow these simple steps to create your perfect gradient text:
- Step 1: Enter your desired text in the "Your Text" input field
- Step 2: Adjust the font size using the slider (20px - 200px)
- Step 3: Choose between Linear or Radial gradient type
- Step 4: For linear gradients, adjust the angle (0° - 360°)
- Step 5: Customize color stops by clicking on each color picker
- Step 6: Add more color stops for complex gradients using the "+" button
- Step 7: Try preset gradients for quick inspiration
- Step 8: Copy the CSS code or download as PNG image
- Step 9: Use the Reset button to start fresh
The calculation result shows: All color stops with their positions, the gradient type and angle, and the complete CSS syntax ready to use in your projects.
Interesting Facts About CSS Text Gradients
- Browser Support: CSS text gradients are supported in all modern browsers using background-clip: text
- Performance: Text gradients are GPU-accelerated and perform better than image-based text effects
- Accessibility: Gradient text is fully accessible and can be read by screen readers
- Color Stops: You can use unlimited color stops to create complex multi-color gradients
- Angle System: 0° points up, 90° points right, 180° points down, 270° points left
- SEO Friendly: Gradient text is actual text content, not images, making it SEO-friendly
- Responsive: Text gradients automatically scale with font size and viewport
- Fallback: Always include a solid color fallback for older browsers
Pro Tips for Amazing Gradients
- Color Harmony: Use complementary or analogous colors for pleasing gradients
- Contrast Matters: Ensure sufficient contrast between gradient colors for readability
- Angle Selection: 45°, 135°, or 90° angles work best for most designs
- Bold Fonts: Gradient text looks best with bold, thick fonts (800+ weight)
- Color Stops: Space color stops evenly for smooth transitions
- Test on Dark/Light: Test your gradient on both light and dark backgrounds
- Use HSL Colors: HSL color format makes it easier to create harmonious gradients
- Animation Ready: Gradient text can be animated using CSS animations
- Mobile Testing: Always test gradient text on mobile devices for readability
- Brand Colors: Incorporate your brand colors into gradients for consistency
Use Cases for Gradient Text
Website & Web Applications
- Hero Headings: Create eye-catching main headlines on landing pages
- Logo Text: Design unique text-based logos with gradient effects
- Call-to-Action: Make buttons and CTAs stand out with gradient text
- Section Headers: Differentiate content sections with styled headings
Marketing & Branding
- Social Media Graphics: Create attention-grabbing text for posts and stories
- Email Marketing: Enhance email headers with gradient text (as images)
- Presentations: Make slide titles more dynamic and professional
- Promotional Materials: Design banners, flyers, and ads with gradient text
UI/UX Design
- Navigation Menus: Highlight active menu items with gradients
- Status Indicators: Use gradient text for different states or levels
- Feature Highlights: Draw attention to premium or new features
- Badge Design: Create award badges, certificates, and achievement text
About This Tool
The CSS Text Gradient Generator is a professional-grade, free tool designed for web developers, designers, and content creators who want to create stunning gradient text effects without writing complex CSS code.
Key Features
- Real-Time Preview: See your gradient text update instantly as you make changes
- Multiple Color Stops: Add unlimited color stops for complex gradients
- Gradient Types: Support for both linear and radial gradients
- Full Angle Control: Adjust gradient direction from 0° to 360°
- Preset Library: Quick access to popular gradient combinations
- CSS Code Export: Copy production-ready CSS code instantly
- PNG Download: Export your gradient text as high-quality images
- Calculation Display: Understand how your gradient is constructed
- Responsive Design: Works perfectly on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
- Browser Compatible: Generated code works across all modern browsers
Technology Stack
This tool is built with vanilla HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript - no external dependencies required. It uses modern CSS features like background-clip: text and -webkit-text-fill-color to create the gradient effect, along with the HTML5 Canvas API for PNG export functionality.
Browser Compatibility
The generated CSS code works in all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera. For maximum compatibility, the tool automatically includes vendor prefixes (-webkit-) in the generated code.
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| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Price | Free |
| Rendering | Client-Side Rendering |
| Language | JavaScript |
| Paywall | No |
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