# Placeholder Image Generator

> Generate inline SVG placeholder images at any size with custom text and colors. Pure SVG, no server.

URL: https://uttir.com/placeholder-image-generator
Categories: image-tools
Privacy: Everything is generated in your browser as inline SVG.

## About

Placeholder images are stand-ins for real content during design and development. They let you test layouts, performance, and responsive behavior without shipping a final image. This generator builds them as inline SVG so there is no network call — the image is just text in your markup.

Pick a width, height, background color, foreground color, and optional text. Grab the result as a data URL (drop into <img src=…>) or as raw SVG (drop into your markup directly).

## How to use

1. **Set width and height** — Any positive numbers. Common: 800×600, 1200×630 (OG image), 1500×500.
2. **Pick colors** — Background and text. High contrast reads best.
3. **Copy the data URL or SVG** — Use the data URL in <img>, the SVG inline in your markup.

## Examples

### OG image (1200×630)

The recommended size for OpenGraph and Twitter cards.

Output:

```
<svg width="1200" height="630" …>…</svg>
```

### Hero placeholder (1500×500)

A 3:1 hero image for a landing page.

Output:

```
<svg width="1500" height="500" …>…</svg>
```

## FAQ

### Why SVG instead of PNG?

Inline SVG is text, so it is a single network request along with your HTML. PNG requires a separate image file and a separate request. SVG also scales perfectly to any size. The tradeoff: SVG does not work for photographic content.

### Can I export as PNG?

This tool focuses on the data URL form, which is what most apps need. To convert the SVG to PNG, open the data URL in a browser and use the browser's print-to-PDF or screenshot.

### Can I use these images in production?

For placeholders during development, yes. For production, no — replace with real images. Search engines and accessibility tools treat placeholder images as low-quality content.

## Related tools

- [Favicon Generator](https://uttir.com/favicon-generator) — Generate favicon PNGs at 16, 32, 48, and 180 px from any image.
- [Image Resizer](https://uttir.com/image-resizer) — Resize images to exact pixel dimensions with optional aspect-ratio lock.
- [Image Compressor](https://uttir.com/image-compressor) — Shrink image file size with quality and format control, and see the savings before you download.

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