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Turn any picture into a shadow box lamp

Free shadow lamp maker. Upload a photo or SVG and get a 3D-printable shadow box lamp. An LED throws your silhouette as a big shadow on the wall. Preview it, then download the STL.

No sign-up. Your images stay on your computer until you choose to place an order.
Features

Everything to go from image to print

One page, no software to install.

Any image to SVG

Drop a photo, PNG, JPG, WEBP or SVG. We convert it to an SVG for you and show the result before you continue.

Live wall preview

See the exact shadow the printed panels will cast on your wall, before you print.

Live 3D preview

Spin the assembled box or the flat print layout, right in the page.

7 box shapes

Rectangle, cylinder, round, hexagon, octagon, triangle and diamond.

Automatic struts

Floating details are joined with thin struts so every panel prints as one piece.

Optional box picture

Add a second image to print on the floor inside the box, as a silhouette or a cut-out.

Full control

Box size, panel height, LED height, figure position and size, strut width and resolution.

Print-ready STL

Download one fused print, separate plates in a ZIP, or pick only the parts you need.

No printer? We print it

Send your design on WhatsApp and get a finished, ready-to-plug-in shadow lamp made for you. The tool shows an estimated price first.

How it works

Three steps

Light from an LED on a tube passes over the cut walls and draws your image on the wall around the box.

Add your image

Drop in any picture. We turn it into an SVG, you check the result and press Proceed. Optionally add a second picture for the box floor.

Tune the lamp

Choose a shape and size, place the box on the figure, and watch the preview update.

Download and print

Pick all in one, separate plates or custom parts, then slice and print.

Samples

Shadow lamp samples made with this tool

Real wall previews from the generator. The light box in the middle is the lamp itself. Click any sample to open the tool and try your own picture.

Artwork: Lord Ganesha illustration on Vecteezy. The other samples are simple example silhouettes drawn for this page. Upload anime, superhero, pet, name or logo artwork you have the right to use and get the same kind of preview.

All options

Everything you can customise in the shadow lamp generator

Free to design and download. No sign-up, no watermark.

Shadow box lamp generator options
Image typesPhoto, PNG, JPG, WEBP or SVG. Auto threshold, remove specks, invert and transparent-background cut-out.
Box shapesRectangle, cylinder, round, hexagon, octagon, triangle and diamond.
Figure controlsBox centre X and Y, figure size, shadow width and length in mm, mirror and background-as-figure.
Box sizeInner width and height, floor and panel thickness, panel max height, LED height, strut width.
Box pictureOptional second image on the floor: black silhouette or a plate with the image cut out.
ResolutionDraft 0.3 mm, Good 0.2 mm, Fine 0.15 mm or Ultra 0.1 mm.
MaterialsWeight and cost estimate for PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA or TPU.
Live previews3D assembled view, flat print layout and a wall shadow preview with light-leak warning.
STL downloadAll in one fused print, separate parts in a ZIP, or custom parts only.
Order a printed lampDon't own a printer? Download the order ZIP and send it on WhatsApp. We print and make the lamp for you.
Popular ideas

Anime, superhero and wall shadow lamp ideas

Bold silhouettes make the best wall shadow lamps. Here are the characters people search for most.

Goku shadow lamp

Kamehameha pose or Super Saiyan spiky hair. Fan favourite from Dragon Ball.

Spider-Man shadow lamp

Wall-crawling pose or a web-slinging swing. Fan favourite from Marvel.

Naruto shadow lamp

Running pose or Nine-Tails fox silhouette. Fan favourite from Naruto.

Luffy shadow lamp

Straw hat and a Gum-Gum stretch pose. Fan favourite from One Piece.

Batman shadow lamp

Bat signal and cape silhouette. Fan favourite from DC.

Darth Vader shadow lamp

Helmet outline, a clean high-contrast shape. Fan favourite from Star Wars.

Totoro shadow lamp

Soft round shape that casts a cosy glow. Fan favourite from Studio Ghibli.

Pikachu shadow lamp

Simple outline with ears and lightning tail. Fan favourite from Pokemon.

Eevee and Pokemon

Rounded shapes like Eevee, Bulbasaur and Garchomp are among the most printed shadow lamps online.

Zoro and Demon Slayer

Sword poses give sharp, readable outlines with lots of negative space.

Stitch and Death Note

Ryuk and Stitch are popular light box and shadow lamp designs.

Halloween shadow lamp

Skeletons, witches, bats and Dracula sell out every October.

Zelda and Witcher

Game fans love a wolf, Triforce or hero silhouette on the wall.

Tip: pick a high-contrast, single-colour pose with thick limbs. Upload your own drawing or artwork you have the right to use. Character names belong to their respective owners and are listed only as examples for personal, non-commercial projects.

Shapes

Pick the style that suits your wall

Every shape works with every image.

Rectangle
Cylinder
Round
Hexagon
Octagon
Triangle
Diamond
Download

Print it your way

A live preview shows exactly what you're about to download.

All in onesingle print

The whole box fused into one piece. Nothing to assemble.

Separate plates

Every part on its own print plate, as numbered STL files in a ZIP.

Customize

Tick exactly which parts you want, one file or separate files, laid flat or standing.

Ready to make your lamp?

Open the tool, drop in an image, and see your shadow in seconds.

Start designing
Questions

Shadow lamp, not a lithophane

What is a shadow box lamp?

A small printed box with an LED on a tube. The cut panels throw your picture as a shadow on the wall. A lithophane is different: the photo glows through the plastic.

How do I get the STL?

Drop in a photo, PNG, JPG, WEBP, or SVG. Check the silhouette, tune the shape, then download one fused print, separate plates, or only the parts you need.

What are people making with it?

Custom silhouette night lights: a name, a logo, a pet, or a picture, as a wall shadow lamp you can print yourself.

Can I make a Goku or Spider-Man shadow lamp?

Yes. Upload a bold silhouette of any anime or superhero character and the tool builds the lamp. Use art you have rights to, for personal projects.

How do I make a shadow lamp?

Upload a bold, high-contrast silhouette, preview the wall shadow, then download the STL. Print the walls in opaque PLA or PETG, add a warm LED on the tube, and place the lamp a short distance from the wall.

What is the difference between a shadow lamp and a lithophane?

A lithophane glows through thin plastic to show a photo. A shadow lamp blocks light with cut panels and throws a large silhouette on the wall, so it needs a clean outline rather than a photo.

What print settings work best for a shadow lamp?

Most makers use 0.2 mm layers and 15 to 20 percent infill. Use opaque dark filament for the walls so no light leaks, and tree supports for floating parts.

Is it safe to use a bulb in a 3D printed shadow lamp?

Use only a low-power LED. Never use incandescent or halogen bulbs or a real flame, because heat can warp the plastic.

Is the shadow lamp generator free?

Yes. Designing, previewing and downloading the STL files is free with no sign-up and no watermark. You only pay if you order a printed lamp from us.

Can you print the shadow lamp for me?

Yes. If you don't own a 3D printer, download the order ZIP from the tool and send it to us on WhatsApp. The tool shows an estimated price before you order.

Which box shapes and materials are supported?

Seven box shapes: rectangle, cylinder, round, hexagon, octagon, triangle and diamond. The tool estimates weight and cost for PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA and TPU.

What image formats can I upload?

Photo, PNG, JPG, WEBP or SVG. The tool converts the picture to a clean silhouette, with automatic threshold, speck removal and an invert option.

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