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Random Placeholder Image Generator

Generate unique placeholder images at any dimension using procedurally generated patterns and gradients. Download as PNG for use in mockups, prototypes, and testing.

Click Generate to create a placeholder image

Generates placeholder images using canvas patterns. No external APIs. Download as PNG.

How to Generate Placeholder Images

Create seeded placeholder graphics at any size with The IT Hustle's free Random Image Generator.

  1. 1
    Set the dimensionsEnter any width and height from 10 to 2000 pixels, or click a preset — Thumbnail, Avatar, Card, Banner, HD, or Square.
  2. 2
    Pick a pattern styleChoose Gradient, Noise, Grid, Circles, or Waves — each produces a distinct generative look.
  3. 3
    Control the randomnessKeep the seed number to reproduce the exact same image later, or click Randomize for a fresh variation.
  4. 4
    Generate the imageClick Generate and the image renders instantly on a canvas, with its dimensions stamped on it.
  5. 5
    Download the PNGSave the result as a PNG named with its dimensions, ready to drop into your mockup.

Frequently Asked Questions

No — they're procedurally generated patterns drawn on a canvas in your browser. That means no licensing questions, no external image service, and they work offline.

The seed initializes the random pattern generator, so the same seed with the same size and pattern reproduces the identical image every time. Share the seed with a teammate and they can regenerate your exact placeholder.

Yes. The images are generated from algorithms in your own browser — you own the output and no attribution is required.

The stamped size makes it obvious which image slot you're looking at in a mockup, and catches accidentally stretched or squashed images during layout review.

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