Dummy Image Generator
Create placeholder images of any size, color and text as PNG, JPG or SVG.
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How to use the Dummy Image Generator
Create placeholder images of any size, color and text as PNG, JPG or SVG.
- 1 Enter the width and height, or click a preset size.
- 2 Choose background and text colors and optional custom text.
- 3 Download in your chosen format or copy the SVG code.
Example and practical tips
Designing a blog template before the photos are ready? Create 1200 × 630 grey placeholders labelled “Hero image” so the layout looks realistic.
Frequently asked questions
Which format should I choose?
SVG is tiny and scales perfectly for mockups. PNG, JPG or WEBP work where a bitmap is required.
Is there a size limit?
Images can be up to 5000 × 5000 pixels.
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How to Use Dummy Image Generator
Create placeholder images of any size, color and text and download them as PNG, JPG, WEBP or SVG, with presets for social, ad and avatar sizes.
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