Question 1

What is a placeholder image?

Accepted Answer

A placeholder image is a temporary image used in design mockups, prototypes, and layouts to represent where the final image will appear. It typically shows the dimensions and any custom text.

Question 2

What sizes are commonly used?

Accepted Answer

Common sizes: 1920x1080 (HD hero), 1200x630 (social share), 800x600 (product), 400x300 (thumbnail), 256x256 (avatar), 16x16 (favicon). You can enter any custom dimensions.

Question 3

Can I generate transparent placeholders?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Set the background color to transparent (toggle the checkbox) and download as PNG. The placeholder will have only the text overlay with a see-through background.

Question 4

What image formats are supported?

Accepted Answer

PNG (lossless, supports transparency), JPG (smaller file, no transparency), and SVG (vector, scalable, perfect for web). Download in any format with one click.