Placeholder Image Generator
Generate a custom placeholder image at any size with your own background color, text color, and label, then download it as PNG, JPG, WebP, or SVG.
Placeholder Image Generator — Set a width and height in pixels, pick a background and text color, type an optional label, and the tool draws a centered placeholder image that previews live as you type. Choose PNG, JPG, WebP, or SVG and download the result with one click. Everything is rendered in your browser with the built-in canvas and SVG APIs, so nothing you enter is ever uploaded to a server.
What is Placeholder Image Generator?
The Placeholder Image Generator is a free in-browser tool for designers and front-end developers who need a quick filler graphic while building layouts, mockups, or component libraries. You set the exact pixel dimensions, choose a background and text color (as a HEX value or with the color picker), and add a short label such as a size, ratio, or note. If you leave the label empty, the image is drawn with the width and height baked in (for example 600×400). The result updates instantly in the live preview, and you can export it as a raster PNG, JPG, or WebP, or as a clean, infinitely scalable SVG whose markup you can also copy. Use it to fill image slots in a prototype, test responsive grids, or generate consistent dummy thumbnails.
How to use Placeholder Image Generator
- Enter the width and height of the image in pixels.
- Pick a background color and a text color, either by typing a HEX value or using the color chip picker.
- Type an optional label; leave it blank to print the dimensions (e.g. 600×400) automatically.
- Choose the output format: PNG, JPG, WebP, or SVG.
- Check the live preview, then click Download to save the image (for SVG you can also copy the markup).
Examples
Standard gray placeholder
Set 600×400 with a light gray background and a muted gray label color, leave the text empty, and download a PNG that shows 600×400 centered — a drop-in filler for an image slot.
Labeled hero banner mockup
Use a wide size like 1200×400, a brand background color, white text, and a label like 'HERO', then export as WebP for a lightweight mockup asset.
Scalable SVG avatar slot
Choose a square size such as 256×256, switch the format to SVG, and copy the generated markup straight into your HTML so the placeholder stays crisp at any zoom.
Frequently asked questions
- Which formats can I export?
- Four: PNG, JPG, and WebP are raster images rendered on a canvas, while SVG is a vector image generated as markup. Switch formats with the Format dropdown; for SVG you can also copy the markup text directly.
- What happens if I leave the label empty?
- The image automatically shows its own dimensions, for example 600×400, drawn centered. Type your own label to replace it with any text you like.
- How do I set the colors?
- Type a HEX value such as #e2e8f0 into the background or text field, or click the small color chip to open your browser's native color picker. Named CSS colors also work. The preview updates as you change them.
- Why does JPG fill the background even when I want transparency?
- The JPG format does not support transparency, so a solid background is always painted to avoid black areas. For a transparent background use PNG, WebP, or SVG with a transparent color value.
- Are my images or text uploaded anywhere?
- No. The placeholder is drawn entirely in your browser using the canvas and SVG APIs, and the download happens locally — nothing you type or generate is ever sent to a server, so it works offline and keeps your work private.
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