Placeholder Image Generator
Create dummy images of any size with custom colors and text, then download as PNG, JPG, WebP or SVG — all in your browser.
How to Make a Placeholder Image in 3 Steps
Set the Size
Type a width and height in pixels, or tap a preset such as 1920×1080 or 1200×630 (Open Graph). Use the swap button to flip orientation.
Style It
Pick a background and text color, and optionally type your own label. Leave the text empty and the image shows its dimensions automatically.
Copy or Download
Click Copy to put the PNG on your clipboard, or Download as PNG, JPG, WebP or SVG. The preview updates live as you type.
Common Placeholder Sizes
| Size | Ratio | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
1920 × 1080 | 16:9 | Hero banners, Full-HD video thumbnails, slides |
1200 × 630 | 1.91:1 | Open Graph / link previews (Facebook, LinkedIn, WhatsApp) |
1080 × 1080 | 1:1 | Instagram feed posts, product tiles |
1080 × 1920 | 9:16 | Stories, Reels, Shorts, phone wallpapers |
800 × 600 | 4:3 | Blog inline images, gallery cards |
400 × 300 | 4:3 | Thumbnails, card previews |
300 × 250 | 6:5 | Medium-rectangle ad slot |
150 × 150 | 1:1 | Avatars, favicon mock-ups |
Placeholder Image Generator — Frequently Asked Questions
What is a placeholder image used for?
Placeholder images stand in for real artwork while a website, app or document is being built. They show the exact dimensions a final image must have, so layouts can be tested before the photography or design work is finished.
Which formats can I download?
PNG (lossless, supports transparency), JPG (smallest for photos, quality adjustable in Options), WebP (modern, small) and SVG (a tiny vector file that stays sharp at any size and can be edited as text).
What is the maximum image size?
Up to 4000 × 4000 pixels per image. Larger values are clamped so the generator stays fast and memory-safe on phones and laptops alike.
Can I copy the image instead of downloading it?
Yes. Click Copy to place the PNG on your clipboard and paste it directly into Figma, Slack, Google Docs, an email or any image editor.
Is anything uploaded to a server?
No. The image is drawn on an HTML canvas inside your browser and exported from there. Nothing leaves your device and nothing is stored.