Placeholder images: quick guide & examples
Placeholder images are useful for mockups, testing layouts, and prototyping. EasyShip provides simple endpoints to generate SVG or PNG placeholders instantly.
Common keywords
placeholder image, image placeholder, placeholder images, placeholder
Simple examples
- Basic SVG:
/image/400x200?text=Hello - PNG raster:
/png/800x400?text=Hero&bg=efefff - Video-like animated SVG:
/video/640x360?text=Play&duration=5
HTML embeds
Copy these directly into your pages:
<img src="https://easyship.dev/image/320x180?text=Avatar" alt="placeholder"><img src="https://easyship.dev/png/800x200?text=Banner" alt="banner">Tips
- Use SVG for scalable placeholders and fast generation.
- Cache generated PNGs at the CDN if you convert SVG to raster for production.
- Include meaningful sample text for clearer mockups (e.g.,
?text=Article+Title).