Placeholder Image
Generate a plain colored image at any dimension. Great for design mockups, layout tests, and email templates.
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When to use a placeholder image
Placeholder images fill the gap while you mock up a design, build a component library, or lay out a document. A plain colored rectangle at an exact size tells the viewer “something goes here, and it will be this big” without committing to final artwork.
Common use cases
- Wireframes and Figma mockups where you want a clean color block instead of Lorem Ipsum photos.
- Open Graph / Twitter Card fallbacks (1200 × 630) during early CMS setup.
- Temporary product, avatar, or hero images before real assets arrive.
- Layout testing — drop a known-size image to confirm rows or columns reflow correctly.
- Favicon drafts (16, 32, 512) with a center initial before you have a logo.
Everything renders in your browser via canvas — pick your size, style, and color, then download. Use PNG when you want crisp edges (solid, diagonal, grid). JPG is a good fit for gradients where file size matters.
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Placeholder Image in 5 steps
Enter dimensions
Type width and height, or pick a preset (banner, square, hero, avatar, favicon).
Pick a style
Choose solid color, linear gradient, diagonal stripes, or grid lines for the background.
Customize colors and label
Set foreground and background colors. The label text auto-centers — leave the default dimensions label or type your own.
Pick output format
PNG (smallest for flat colors), JPG (smaller for gradients), or WebP (best overall).
Download the result
Preview the output and click the download button to save it to your computer.
Frequently asked
When would I use a placeholder image?
Web design mockups, loading states, empty dashboards, print layouts, and anywhere you need a sized dummy image that obviously is not a real photo.
Can I generate placeholders in bulk for different sizes?
Not in one batch right now. Presets cover common cases quickly, or you can use the URL pattern from a service like placehold.co if you need many sizes programmatically.
Is this tool really free?
Yes. MakeMyImgs tools are free to use with no watermarks or account signup. Server-backed tools may apply temporary traffic limits when the API is busy.