Placeholder Image Generator

Generate placeholder images for wireframes, mockups, and prototypes. Set custom dimensions, overlay text, and choose background and text colors. Get a URL you can drop directly into your img tags - no file creation needed.

FAQ

The generator uses placehold.co, a free placeholder image service. When you embed the generated URL, it dynamically produces an image matching your specifications. No local storage or upload needed.

Placeholder images are meant for development and prototyping only. In production, replace them with actual content images. The service is reliable for development but not intended as a permanent image host.

Yes. Set any background color and text color using hex values, plus custom overlay text. The generated URL encodes these parameters so the placeholder service renders exactly what you configured. Perfect for matching your brand or design mockup colors.

The service generates PNG images by default, which support transparency and work in all browsers. You can also request JPEG or WebP formats depending on the service. PNG is ideal for logos and graphics; use JPEG/WebP for photo-like placeholders.

You can set any width and height from 1 to 4000 pixels. Common sizes like 600x400 (blog hero), 150x150 (thumbnails), or 1200x600 (banners) work great. The image scales proportionally to match your dimensions.