Placeholder Image
The Placeholder Image Generator creates a PNG placeholder at any width and height with your background color, text color and label (default “width×height”), plus a ready-made img tag.
About this tool
The Placeholder Image Generator creates a PNG placeholder at any width and height with your background color, text color and label (default “width×height”), plus a ready-made img tag.
How to use it
- Enter the width and height in pixels.
- Choose background and text colors.
- Optionally type a custom label.
- Download the PNG or copy the img tag.
Good to know
- The image is drawn with the Canvas API at its full pixel size and saved as PNG.
- Diagonal guide lines and centered text make placeholders easy to spot in mockups.
- Setting width and height attributes on img tags reserves space and prevents layout shift.
- Local placeholders avoid depending on third-party placeholder services during development.
Runs entirely in your browser — nothing you enter is uploaded or stored.
Frequently asked questions
How do I create a placeholder image?
Enter the size and colors you want and click Download PNG; the file is generated on your device instantly.
What size placeholder should I use?
Match the final image dimensions, for example 1200 × 630 for social previews or 1920 × 1080 for hero images, so the layout is accurate.
Can I change the text on the placeholder?
Yes. Type any label; if you leave it empty, the image shows its dimensions.
Do I need an internet connection or external service?
No. The image is generated locally in your browser, with no request to a placeholder service.