DummyImage
FreeLiveLast verified 24 Sept 2026
Generates placeholder images on the fly with custom size, background/text color, and custom text.
Example request
curl -s 'https://dummyimage.com/600x400/000/fff' -o placeholder.png
Free tier, in plain English
Entirely free with no signup, key, or stated request cap for generating placeholder images.
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