Placeholder Image Generator

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Generate SVG placeholder images with custom dimensions, colors, and label text.

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About Placeholder Image Generator

Generate an SVG placeholder image with custom width, height, background color, text color, and label. The output is an inline SVG that you can paste directly into HTML or save as an .svg file. Perfect for mockups, wireframes, and design prototypes — no external service required.

How to use

  1. Set the desired width and height in pixels, along with background color, text color, and an optional label.
  2. Click Generate to produce the SVG source code in the output panel.
  3. Copy the SVG markup and paste it into your HTML, or save it as a .svg file.

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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs about Placeholder Image Generator

What format is the output?

The output is inline SVG markup. You can paste it directly into HTML, save it as a .svg file, or convert it to a data URI by prefixing it with data:image/svg+xml,

What is the maximum image size?

Width and height are clamped to 4096 × 4096 pixels to prevent excessively large output.

Can I use hex color codes?

Yes. Enter any valid CSS color value in the background and text color fields, including hex codes (#ff0000), color names (red), or rgb() values.

How do I embed the SVG in an <img> tag?

To use it as an img src, convert it to a data URI: data:image/svg+xml,<url-encoded SVG>. Most use cases are simpler with inline SVG in HTML.

Is this tool useful for responsive design testing?

Yes. Placeholder images are commonly used in wireframes and prototypes to represent images before final assets are ready.