nPlaceholder
The fastest, most reliable placeholder image service
API Documentation
What is nPlaceholder?
nPlaceholder is a free image placeholder service that allows you to generate custom placeholder images on the fly. Simply include an image URL in your HTML, and we'll generate the perfect placeholder for your design.
How to use our placeholders
Just add the image URL to your HTML. The basic format is:
https://via.nplaceholder.com/300x200This will generate a 300x200 pixel placeholder image.
Defining image size
You can specify the width and height of your placeholder image:
https://via.nplaceholder.com/600x400Generates a 600x400 image
https://via.nplaceholder.com/300Generates a 300x300 square image
Supported formats
We support multiple image formats. Just add the extension to the URL:
https://via.nplaceholder.com/300x200.pnghttps://via.nplaceholder.com/300x200.jpghttps://via.nplaceholder.com/300x200.webpSupported formats: PNG, JPG/JPEG, WEBP, GIF
Custom text
Add custom text to your placeholder by appending it to the URL:
https://via.nplaceholder.com/300x200?text=Hello+Worldhttps://via.nplaceholder.com/300x200/Hello+WorldBoth formats are supported. Use + or %20 for spaces.
Background and text colors
Customize the background and text colors using hex codes (without the #):
https://via.nplaceholder.com/300x200/FF0000/FFFFFFRed background with white text
https://via.nplaceholder.com/300x200/0000FF/FFFF00?text=CustomBlue background with yellow text and custom text
WEBP support
We fully support the modern WEBP format for optimized file sizes:
https://via.nplaceholder.com/300x200.webpHTTPS
All images are served over HTTPS by default for secure delivery.
About Us
nPlaceholder was born as the successor to the classic placeholder.com, a service beloved by developers and designers worldwide. We preserve the simplicity and ease of use that made the original so popular, while bringing modern improvements in performance, reliability, and features.
100% API compatible with placeholder.com — migrating is as simple as adding an "n" to your existing URLs. Change placeholder.com to nplaceholder.com and you're done!
Our mission is simple: provide the fastest, most reliable placeholder image service with a clean API that just works. No registration, no API keys, no complications—just add the URL and go.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is nPlaceholder free to use?
Yes! nPlaceholder is completely free to use for any project, commercial or personal.
Do I need an API key?
No API key required. Just use the URL format and start generating images immediately.
Are there any rate limits?
Yes, to ensure fair usage for everyone, we have the following limits:
- Rate limit: 60 requests per minute per IP
- Maximum image size: 3000×3000 pixels
- Maximum area: 9,000,000 pixels total
- Text length: Up to 200 characters
These limits are generous for normal usage. For high-volume needs, please contact us.
Can I use this in production?
Absolutely! Our service is designed for production use with high availability and CDN delivery.
What happened to placeholder.com?
nPlaceholder was created to continue the legacy of placeholder.com with improved infrastructure and modern features, while maintaining full API compatibility.