Placeholder Image API
Instant placeholder images of any size with custom background, text color and label. Lightweight SVG, cached worldwide. Perfect for mockups and prototypes.
Authentication & base URL
Subscribe through one of our marketplace listings; your marketplace API key and base URL are shown there. All endpoints return JSON over HTTPS, served from a global edge network (typically 20–150 ms).
Endpoints
GET /v1/placeholder
Placeholder image
| Parameter | In | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
width * | query | Width px | 600 |
height | query | Height px | 400 |
bg | query | Background hex | cccccc |
color | query | Text hex | 555555 |
text | query | Label | |
Instant placeholder images of any size with custom background, text color and label. Lightweight SVG, cached worldwide. Perfect for mockups and prototypes.
Use cases
Website mockups, design prototypes, empty states in apps, e-commerce catalogs without photos, email templates.
Why this API
- Fast: runs on a global edge network, typical response well under 1 second.
- Reliable: simple JSON, clear error messages.
- Fair pricing: Free plan 500 requests/month, Pro 25,000 for $4.99, Ultra 150,000 for $14.99.
Pricing
Free plan with 500 calls per month, then Pro (25,000 calls for $4.99/month) and Ultra (150,000 calls for $14.99/month). See all plans.