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A default layout placeholder
Leaving the label blank at the default 600×400 size draws a grey box automatically labelled "600 × 400", downloaded as placeholder-600x400.png.
Placeholder Image Generator
Image ToolsGenerate placeholder images in any size, color and text for mockups — free online.
About
About the Placeholder Image Generator
Draws a placeholder image at the width, height, colours and label text you choose, updating live in your browser.
Web developers use it to fill empty image slots with correctly sized placeholders while a layout is being built, while designers use it to mock up where a real photo or graphic will eventually go. It's one of many free image tools on Toolapt, and like every tool here, it's free to use with no sign-up and no limit on how many times you run it.
Examples
Placeholder Image Generator examples
3 worked examples
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A custom hero image slot
Setting the size to 1200×630 with a dark blue background and the label "Hero image" gives a web developer a correctly sized placeholder while the real photo is still being prepared.
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A wireframe thumbnail
A small 150×150 placeholder with a light grey background and no custom label shows "150 × 150", ready to drop into a prototype grid.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to common questions about the Placeholder Image Generator.
What does the Placeholder Image Generator do?
It draws a placeholder image at the size, background colour and text colour you choose, labelled with its dimensions or custom text you enter.
Is the Placeholder Image Generator free to use?
Yes. It's free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how many images you generate.
Is my input safe when I use this tool?
Yes. The image is drawn entirely on your own device — nothing is uploaded to a server.
What label appears on the image by default?
The image's width and height, like "600 × 400" — enter your own text in the label field if you'd rather show something else.
What's the maximum size I can generate?
Up to 4000 by 4000 pixels — large enough for most web and print placeholder needs.
Do I need to click a button to see the result?
No. The preview updates instantly as you change the width, height, colours or label text — Download PNG is only needed to save the file.
Can I use the Placeholder Image Generator on my phone?
Yes. The page is fully responsive and works on mobile, tablet and desktop browsers alike.
Does the Placeholder Image Generator have any limitations?
It only outputs a solid-colour background with centred text — there's no support for gradients, patterns or a placeholder icon graphic.