Placeholder Image Generator
Why Use Our Placeholder Image Generator?
Any Size You Need
Create placeholder images from 1x1 to 5000x5000 pixels with precise width and height controls.
Multiple Export Formats
Download as SVG for scalability, PNG for transparency, JPG for photos, GIF, or WebP for modern web.
Custom Colors & Text
Choose any background color, add custom text overlays, and match your brand or design system.
Device Size Presets
Quick presets for mobile, tablet, and desktop dimensions to speed up your workflow.
How to Create Placeholder Images
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Set Your Dimensions
Enter custom width and height in pixels, or click a preset size (Mobile, Tablet, Desktop HD, Full HD) to quickly set common dimensions.
- 2
Customize Colors
Use the color picker to select a background color, or choose from preset colors. Enable custom text to also set text color.
- 3
Add Text (Optional)
Keep "Include dimensions" on to show size labels, or enable "Use custom text" to add your own text to the image.
- 4
Download or Copy
Select your preferred format (SVG, PNG, JPG, GIF, WebP) and click "Download Image", or copy the SVG code directly for inline use.
Common Uses for Placeholder Images
Web Design Mockups
Fill layouts with properly sized placeholders before final images are ready.
UI/UX Wireframes
Create consistent placeholder images for wireframes and prototype presentations.
Development Testing
Test responsive layouts and image loading states with custom-sized placeholders.
Documentation
Create clean, labeled image placeholders for technical documentation and guides.
Email Templates
Design email layouts with placeholder images before final assets are available.
Social Media Mockups
Preview social media posts with correct aspect ratios before creating final graphics.
Supported Image Formats
SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics)
Vector format that scales infinitely without quality loss. Tiny file size, perfect for web. Can be embedded directly in HTML/CSS.
PNG (Portable Network Graphics)
Lossless raster format with transparency support. Ideal for images with text, logos, and graphics that need crisp edges.
JPG / JPEG
Compressed raster format best for photographs. Smaller file sizes but no transparency support. Good for placeholder photos.
WebP
Modern format with superior compression. Supports both lossy and lossless modes plus transparency. Best balance of quality and size.
GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)
Limited to 256 colors but widely supported. Good for simple graphics and compatibility with legacy systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What image formats can I download?▼
You can download placeholder images in SVG, PNG, JPG, GIF, and WebP formats. SVG is recommended for scalability, while PNG and WebP are great for web use with transparency support.
What's the maximum image size I can create?▼
You can create placeholder images up to 5000x5000 pixels. For most web and design purposes, this covers everything from mobile screens to 4K displays.
Is this placeholder image generator free?▼
Yes, our placeholder image generator is completely free with no registration required. Generate unlimited images for personal or commercial projects.
Can I add custom text to the placeholder images?▼
Yes, you can toggle on custom text mode to add any text you want to the image. You can also customize the text color. By default, the image dimensions are displayed.
What are the preset sizes available?▼
We offer presets for Mobile Portrait (375x667), Mobile Landscape (667x375), Tablet Portrait (768x1024), Tablet Landscape (1024x768), Desktop HD (1366x768), Desktop Full HD (1920x1080), and square sizes (300x300, 600x600).
Why use SVG format for placeholders?▼
SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) is ideal for placeholders because it scales to any size without losing quality, has tiny file sizes, and can be embedded directly in HTML or CSS as a data URI.