Step-by-Step Instructions
- Set Dimensions: Enter width and height values (in pixels)
- Customize Text: Enter the text to display on the placeholder
- Choose Colors: Select text color and background color
- Generate: Click "Generate" to create your placeholder image
- Download: Click "Download" to save the image as PNG
What are Placeholder Images?
Placeholder images are temporary images used during web development and design to represent where actual images will be placed. They help visualize layout and spacing before final content is ready.
Customization Options
Dimensions:
- Width: Image width in pixels (1-5000)
- Height: Image height in pixels (1-5000)
- Text automatically updates to show dimensions
Text:
- Custom text to display on the image
- Defaults to dimensions (e.g., "300x200")
- Can include any characters or symbols
Colors:
- Text Color: Color of the text on the image
- Background Color: Background color of the image
- Use color picker or enter hex codes
Common Use Cases
Web Development:
- Mockup and wireframe creation
- Testing responsive layouts
- Placeholder for missing images
- Prototype development
Design:
- Client presentations
- Layout planning
- Color scheme testing
- Template creation
Testing:
- Image loading performance tests
- Layout stability testing
- Responsive design validation
- Cross-browser compatibility
Text Sizing
The text size is automatically calculated based on the image height:
- Font size = Image height ÷ 4
- Text is centered both horizontally and vertically
- Uses Arial font for consistency
Color Tips
High Contrast:
- Use dark text on light backgrounds
- Use light text on dark backgrounds
- Ensure readability for all users
Brand Colors:
- Match your brand color scheme
- Use consistent colors across placeholders
- Consider accessibility guidelines
Output Format
- PNG format for best quality
- Supports transparency (if background is transparent)
- High resolution for crisp text
- Compatible with all modern browsers
Browser Requirements
- Modern web browser with HTML5 Canvas support
- JavaScript enabled
- No additional plugins required
Important Notes
- All image generation is done locally in your browser
- No data is sent to external servers
- Images are generated in real-time
- No file size limits for generated images
- Perfect for development and testing purposes