Instant Custom Placeholder Image Generator

What Is a Placeholder Image?

A placeholder image is a temporary stand-in graphic used while you design and build a page, before the final artwork is ready. Developers and designers use them to fill layouts, check responsive behavior, and visualize spacing and aspect ratios without waiting on real assets.

How to Use This Generator

1. Set the width and height in pixels.
2. Choose background and text colors as hex values.
3. Add custom text, then adjust font size and corner radius if you like.
4. Pick a format — SVG, PNG, JPG, or WebP — then copy the URL or download the file.

You can also request an image directly by URL, which makes it easy to drop into HTML, CSS, or any framework. The full parameter list is on the Help page. Need filler copy too? Try the placeholder text generator.

Supported Formats

• SVG — lightweight and infinitely scalable; ideal for mockups.
• PNG — lossless raster with transparency support.
• WebP — modern format with smaller files and transparency.
• JPG — smallest size for fully opaque images.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the images free to use?

Yes. They are free for personal and commercial projects, and no attribution is required.

What is the maximum size?

Up to 3000 × 3000 pixels. Enable Retina (@2x) to double the output resolution for high-density displays.

Do I need an API key or account?

No. There is nothing to sign up for — just build the URL and use it.

Can I use a transparent background?

Yes, with SVG, PNG, or WebP. Use a hex color with an alpha component (for example 09f8). JPG does not support transparency.