shadow_overlay

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The shadow_overlay package enhances images or widgets by applying a gradient-style overlay that creates a transparent-like effect. Users can customize the background color, image, or widget used as the overlay, giving elements a refined, modern appearance. Ideal for UI design improvements, it supports multiple platforms including Android, iOS, Web, macOS, Windows, and Linux. The package is lightweight and easy to integrate with Flutter's widget system.

Use cases

Enhancing image cards
Creating stylish UI overlays
Improving visual hierarchy in layouts
Adding depth to flat designs
Designing mobile app backgrounds

Key features

Gradient-style transparency effect
Customizable overlay content
Supports images and widgets
Cross-platform compatibility
Simple integration with Flutter
Smooth visual transitions

Suitable for

UI/UX designers
Flutter developers
Mobile app creators
Web application developers
Creative digital projects

Considerations

Performance impact with complex overlays
Limited customization beyond gradient style
May require testing on different screen sizes
Not suitable for high-performance animations
Best used with subtle color contrasts

Original README

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A Flutter Package to show a Gradient Shadow on your Images or Widgets.

Features

The package is straight Forward. It puts shadow (Default White) on your Image or Widget. Which makes it beautiful and fuses your image or widget with background.

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Getting started

There is no any requirement. Package is entirely written in dart. It can run on any platform.

Usage

ShadowOverlay(
    child: Image.asset(
        'path to your image',
         height: 400,
         width:800,
         ),
    shadowWidth: 800,
    shadowHeight: 150,
);

Additional information

Documentaion is also provided within the code you can search more options just hovering over your mouse at properties of ShadowOverlay object.

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