Dummy Image Generator
Make a dummy image at any size to fill a layout while the real graphics are still being made — free and right in your browser.
600 × 400 px
Size
Colours
Label text
Export
PNG — a raster image that works everywhere.
Why use a dummy image?
A dummy image is a temporary picture that holds the space where a real image will eventually go. Dropping dummy images into a design lets you check spacing, alignment, and how a page reflows on different screens long before the photographer, illustrator, or client delivers the finals.
This dummy image generator creates one at the exact size you type, with a caption (the dimensions by default) and colours of your choosing. Everything happens in your browser, so you get the file the instant you click Download.
How to make a dummy image
- Enter the dimensions. Type the width and height you need, or pick a common preset.
- Customise it. Set the background and text colours and type any label — or leave the auto dimensions.
- Save it. Choose PNG or SVG and download. Drop it straight into your mock-up.
Keep dummy images obvious
Use a clearly 'placeholder' look — a flat grey with the size written on it, or a diagonal cross — so nobody mistakes a dummy image for finished artwork during review.
Common placeholder sizes
Each size below is a one-tap preset built into the generator, so the canvas snaps to the exact pixels. Type any width and height for a custom size, or download the SVG to scale a single placeholder to any of them.
| Size | Dimensions (px) | Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 600 × 400 | 600 × 400 px | 3:2 |
| 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 px | 16:9 |
| 800 × 600 | 800 × 600 px | 4:3 |
| 1280 × 720 | 1280 × 720 px | 16:9 |
| 600 × 600 | 600 × 600 px | 1:1 |
More placeholder sizes
Frequently asked questions
Is a dummy image the same as a placeholder image?
Yes. 'Dummy image' and 'placeholder image' mean the same thing: a temporary stand-in until the real image is ready.
Can I download it as PNG or SVG?
Yes — switch the export format before downloading. PNG gives you a normal raster image that works everywhere; SVG gives you a tiny vector that stays sharp at any size.
Can I set my own text?
Yes. Type any caption, or keep the automatic dimensions label like '800 × 600'.
Where is my image processed?
The placeholder is generated in your browser, so the file is created on your own device. How any data associated with the tool is handled is described in our privacy policy.
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