Placeholder Image Generator
Generate placeholder images in any size and colour — PNG or SVG. Great for mockups, wireframes and missing-image fallbacks.
Last updated: April 2026 · Runs in your browser · No sign-up
Uses for placeholders
- Wireframes and Figma mockups before real assets exist.
- CMS fallbacks when a user hasn't uploaded a hero image.
- Low-quality image placeholders (LQIP) for lazy-loading.
- Test fixtures for image-handling code.
Tip for responsive design
Use SVG placeholders sized to match the final image aspect ratio. They'll prevent cumulative layout shift (a Core Web Vitals metric) while the real image loads.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why not use an online service like placeholder.com?
External services add network latency, can disappear (placeholder.com did, briefly), and leak your layout to third parties. This tool generates locally — no dependency at runtime.
SVG or PNG?
SVG scales losslessly and has tiny file size for geometric placeholders — use in production for responsive layouts. PNG when you need a raster for image editors that don't handle SVG.
Can I add custom text?
Yes — dimensions are included by default (e.g. '600 × 400'). Replace with your own label, a brand note, or a design system token name.
Is there a limit on dimensions?
No practical limit. SVG output is constant size regardless of dimensions. PNG rendering at 10,000×10,000 may be slow; stay under 4K for smooth generation.