Beautiful placeholder images for your projects
Just add the image type to our URL and get a random placeholder. Every request gets a completely different random image!
How It Works
Truly Random
Every single request gets a completely different random image. No caching means maximum randomness!
Zero Cache
No caching whatsoever - every single request is completely fresh, whether random or specific images.
Specific Images
Need the same image consistently? Use /category/id (like /hero/5) for specific images (also not cached).
Image Types
We offer various pre-sized images optimized for common use cases:
| Type | Size | Description | Try It |
|---|---|---|---|
/profile |
300×300 | Square profile pictures | Random |
/portrait |
200×300 | Portrait orientation | Random |
/landscape |
400×300 | Landscape orientation | Random |
/video |
640×360 | 16:9 video style | Random |
/block |
800×600 | Common content block | Random |
/hero |
1280×720 | Hero/desktop size | Random |
/hd |
1920×1080 | Full HD size | Random |
See It In Action
These images are completely fresh with zero caching every time you load or refresh:
Profile Picture
Perfect for user avatars and profile images.
Landscape Image
Ideal for card images and small thumbnails.
Hero Image
Perfect for hero sections and banners.
Implementation
Random Images (Default)
Get a completely different random image with every single request (no caching):
Specific Images
For the same image every time, specify an ID (also not cached for maximum freshness):
In CSS
Use as a background image:
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