Placeholder Image Generator
Generate custom placeholder images with solid colors, dimensions, and text overlays. Perfect for mockups, wireframes, and UI development.
✨ Generated locally in your browser
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Favicon 16×16
Standard favicon size for browsers
IconsFavicon 32×32
High-DPI favicon for modern browsers
IconsSmall Icon 64×64
App icon or thumbnail placeholder
IconsMedium Icon 128×128
Desktop icon or small image placeholder
IconsThumbnail 150×150
Square thumbnail for galleries
WebAvatar 200×200
Profile picture placeholder
WebCreate Custom File
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Create professional placeholder images in seconds. Perfect for web development, UI mockups, wireframes, and prototypes. Generate images of any size with custom colors and text overlays—all processed locally in your browser.
What is a Placeholder Image?
Placeholder images are temporary graphics used during the development and design phase of a project. They serve as stand-ins for actual images that will be added later, allowing designers and developers to visualize layouts, test responsive designs, and demonstrate UI concepts without needing final assets. Placeholder images typically display their dimensions or descriptive text on a colored background, making it easy to identify image areas and their sizes at a glance.
Why Use Placeholder Images?
Visualize layouts before final images are ready
Test responsive image behavior across screen sizes
Create wireframes and mockups without real assets
Speed up UI development with instant dummy images
Demonstrate design concepts to clients and stakeholders
Identify image size requirements in different contexts
Avoid layout shifts by using correctly-sized placeholders
Document expected image dimensions in design specs
Common Use Cases
Web Development
Use placeholder images while building websites to visualize layouts, test image loading, and ensure responsive designs work correctly before final assets arrive.
UI/UX Mockups
Create professional mockups and wireframes with sized placeholders that clearly indicate where images will appear and their expected dimensions.
Social Media Templates
Generate correctly-sized placeholders for OG images, Twitter cards, Instagram posts, and YouTube thumbnails to ensure your templates match platform requirements.
Documentation
Include placeholder images in design documentation to specify exact image requirements, aspect ratios, and placement within layouts.
Generator Features
20+ size presets for common use cases
Custom dimensions up to 8192×8192 pixels
Customizable background and text colors
Optional text overlay with auto or custom sizing
PNG, JPG, and WebP format support
Adjustable compression quality
Real-time preview before download
100% client-side—complete privacy
How It Works
Configure
Customize your file settings using the form above
Preview
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Download
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a placeholder image?
A placeholder image is a temporary image used during development, design mockups, or wireframing to represent where real images will eventually appear. They typically display dimensions or custom text on a solid color background, helping designers and developers visualize layouts before final assets are ready.
How do I use this placeholder image generator?
Simply choose your desired dimensions from presets (like OG Image, YouTube Thumbnail, HD) or enter custom width and height. Then pick your background and text colors, optionally add custom text, and click download. The image is generated instantly in your browser.
What image formats are supported?
We support three formats: PNG (lossless quality, supports transparency), JPG/JPEG (smaller file size, ideal for photos), and WebP (modern format with best compression). Choose based on your project needs.
Is this placeholder generator free?
Yes, completely free with no signup required. Generate unlimited placeholder images of any size. All processing happens in your browser—we never store your images or data.
What are common placeholder image sizes?
Common sizes include: OG Image (1200×630) for social sharing, YouTube Thumbnail (1280×720), Instagram Post (1080×1080), HD (1920×1080), Avatar (200×200), Favicon (32×32), and Card Image (300×200). We offer 20+ presets for quick access.
Can I customize the text on placeholder images?
Yes! By default, images show their dimensions (e.g., "800×600"). You can override this with custom text like "Coming Soon", "Product Image", or your brand name. You can also adjust font size or let it auto-calculate.