Free Online Placeholder Image Maker

A placeholder image generator builds dummy graphics at any dimension with a solid or gradient fill and a size label for layout mockups.

Your data is processed entirely in your browser and never sent to any server.

Instant results 100% private No signup needed

How to Use This Tool

  1. Enter the width and height you need.
  2. Choose Solid or Gradient and pick the fill colours.
  3. Type a custom label, or leave it to show the dimensions.
  4. Click Download PNG to save the placeholder.

What Is a Placeholder Image Maker?

Placeholder images stand in for real content while a layout is being built. Designers and developers drop them into grids, cards, and hero slots to check spacing and responsiveness before the final assets arrive.

Many teams rely on remote placeholder services, but those add a network request, can go down, and quietly log which sizes you request. This tool builds the image entirely on a local canvas instead — pick a width and height up to 4096 pixels, choose a solid colour or a two-colour diagonal gradient, set the text colour, and an auto label shows the dimensions (or any custom caption you type).

The output is a real PNG you can drop straight into a project folder, commit to a repo, or paste into a mockup. Because nothing is fetched, it works offline and never breaks when a placeholder host is unavailable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What sizes can I generate?
Any width and height up to 4096 px. The label shows the dimensions by default, or you can type custom text.
Can I make a gradient background?
Yes. Choose solid for one color, or gradient to blend two colors diagonally across the canvas.
Why generate placeholders locally?
It works offline, never logs your layout sizes to a third party, and avoids broken images when a placeholder service is down.

Published by the WeGotEveryTool team. We build and test every tool in-house and update pages when the underlying spec, formula, or recommendation changes.

Reviewed: May 2026. Disclaimer: this tool is provided as-is for general informational use. For decisions with material consequences (medical, legal, financial, security) verify results against a qualified professional source.

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