Placeholder Image Generator
Create a placeholder image at any width and height, with a custom background color and a centered 'WxH' or custom text label. The SVG markup is generated locally with no network request, unlike online placeholder-image services. Copy or download the raw SVG, or export a rasterized PNG.
Reviewed by Vincenzo Manto, Founder & Lead Developer · Last updated September 27, 2026
How it works
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Set the width and height you need for the placeholder.
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Pick a background color and a text color.
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Optionally enter custom text; otherwise the 'WidthxHeight' label is shown automatically.
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Copy or download the SVG, or export a rasterized PNG version.
Placeholder images without a network dependency
Many placeholder-image services fetch an image from a remote URL every time your page loads. If that service is down, rate-limited, or blocked by an ad blocker, your prototype breaks with it. This tool renders pure SVG locally, so the placeholder doesn't depend on anything outside your own page.
Useful for design mockups and development
If you're sketching a layout before real content exists, or building a component library that needs sample imagery, a correctly sized placeholder saves time over hunting for a stock photo.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from services like placeholder.com or Lorem Picsum?
Those services generate the image on a remote server and require a network request every time the image loads. This tool builds the SVG markup locally in your browser with no network call at all, which is faster and works even if the placeholder image service goes down or is blocked.
Can I use the placeholder directly in my HTML without downloading it?
Yes. Copy the SVG markup and paste it inline, or use the generated data URI as an <img> src if your workflow needs a single self-contained string.
Why offer both SVG and PNG?
SVG is resolution-independent and tiny, ideal for prototypes and mockups. PNG is useful when a tool or CMS in your pipeline doesn't accept SVG uploads.
Does the text auto-update if I change the dimensions?
Yes, as long as you haven't typed custom text, the label always reflects the current width and height.
Is there a size limit?
No hard limit is enforced, but very large dimensions will produce a correspondingly larger PNG file when rasterized.