SVG Placeholder Image Generator — Free
Runs 100% in your browser — your files never leave your device.
Mockups, lazy-loading states, and layout tests need predictable placeholder images without a remote placeholder service. Set the dimensions, colors, label, font size, and responsive sizing behavior, then preview, copy, or download a self-contained SVG generated entirely in your browser.
How it works
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Set dimensions, colors, and text
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Preview the generated SVG
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Copy source, copy base64, or download
About this tool
What this generates
The tool produces clean SVG placeholder images — rectangles in your chosen dimensions and colors, with optional dimension labels drawn on them. SVGs are tiny text files that scale to any size, which makes them ideal stand-ins during design and development.
When to reach for it
Wireframe layouts before the real images exist, prototype responsive designs at multiple sizes, or hand designers and developers consistent stand-ins that match final aspect ratios. Teams also use them in style guides and component libraries.
Tips for the best result
Match the placeholder aspect ratio to the final image so layouts do not shift when real photos arrive. Use high-contrast colors so a missing image is obvious in review — a placeholder nobody notices defeats its purpose.
Frequently asked questions
Why use SVG for placeholders instead of an image file?
An SVG placeholder is a few hundred bytes of text, scales perfectly to any screen density, and needs no image editor to produce. A JPG placeholder is heavier and fixed to one resolution.
Can I control the colors and the label?
Yes — set background and text colors and choose whether the dimensions print on the image. The output is plain SVG you can tweak further in any editor.
Do placeholders work offline?
Yes — the generator runs entirely in your browser, and the SVG it produces is a self-contained file you can use anywhere.