How to Make a Gradient Online
A gradient is a smooth blend between colours — the backbone of modern backgrounds, buttons and hero banners. This generator lets you build one visually: choose linear or radial, set the angle, add the colours you want and slide their positions, and watch the preview update instantly. When it looks right, copy the CSS to drop into your stylesheet or download it as a full-size PNG for a background image.
Pick a starting point
Choose a preset or start from scratch with linear or radial and your own colours.
Fine-tune
Adjust the angle, add colour stops and slide their positions until the blend looks right.
Copy or download
Copy the ready CSS for your site, or download the gradient as a PNG image.
Why Use Gradients
Modern backgrounds
Gradients give websites, apps and slides a polished, contemporary backdrop with almost no effort.
Ready-to-use CSS
Copy the exact linear- or radial-gradient rule straight into your stylesheet.
Image backgrounds
Download a PNG when you need a real image file — for emails, social posts or design tools.
On-brand palettes
Blend your brand colours into a signature gradient you can reuse everywhere.
Buttons & cards
Add depth to buttons, cards and hero sections with a subtle colour transition.
No design app needed
Build a professional gradient in the browser without opening heavy software.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make a gradient for free?
Pick a preset or set your own type, angle and colours, then copy the CSS or download the PNG — free, no signup, no watermark.
Can I copy the CSS?
Yes. The exact background rule (linear-gradient or radial-gradient) is shown and copies with one click, ready for your stylesheet.
Can I download it as an image?
Yes. Choose a size and download a full-resolution PNG of the gradient for backgrounds, banners or social posts.
What's the difference between linear and radial?
A linear gradient blends colours along a straight line at the angle you set; a radial gradient blends outward from the centre in a circle.
How many colours can I use?
Between two and four colour stops. Slide each stop's position to control where the colours meet.
What sizes can I export?
Common sizes like 1920×1080, square 1080×1080 and vertical 1080×1920 are ready to pick for wallpapers, posts and stories.
Is my work uploaded anywhere?
No. The gradient is generated entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
Does it work on phones?
Yes, in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Android or iPhone with nothing to install.
Is this gradient generator really free?
Completely free, forever — no account, no watermark, no daily cap and no premium wall.
100% free · No signup · No watermark · Runs entirely in your browser
Last updated: August 2026 · FlipMyFormat CSS Gradient Generator
Written and maintained by the FlipMyFormat team · Runs entirely in your browser