SVG-first fallback images for production UI
Placeholder image API for broken image fallbacks.
Generate SVG placeholders, product fallbacks, avatars, and skeleton states from simple URLs. No SDK, stable dimensions, developer-friendly API.
- Output
- SVG
- API
- URL
- Deploy
- OSS
- Start
- $0
<img src="https://fallback.pics/api/v1/800x400" alt="Hero">
Quick Start Examples
Copy any URL below and start using it immediately. No signup required.
Basic Placeholder
https://fallback.pics/api/v1/400x250
Custom Colors
https://fallback.pics/api/v1/400x250/FF6B6B/FFFFFF
Custom Text
https://fallback.pics/api/v1/400x250?text=Product+Image
Avatar Placeholder
https://fallback.pics/api/v1/avatar/150?text=JD
Animated Loading
CSS Only
https://fallback.pics/api/v1/animated/skeleton/400x250
Chart Mockup
Data Viz
https://fallback.pics/api/v1/chart/bar/400x250
Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't
Built for developers who value simplicity, speed, and privacy.
Edge-Friendly SVG
Dependency-light SVG generation designed for cacheable placeholder responses.
Built for WorkersSVG Customization
Control dimensions, text, colors, fonts, avatars, banners, skeletons, and chart mockups.
See options →No Client SDK
Use image URLs directly in HTML, React, Next.js, Markdown, CMS data, and tests.
Just an image URLInteractive generator
Build a fallback URL in seconds.
Tune dimensions, presets, colors, and text while the generated image updates in place.
Preset
StandardDimensions
Colors
Implementation examples
Integration in seconds
Works with any framework, any language, anywhere.
URL Patterns
/400x300Basic dimensions/400x300.webpWith format/square/400Square preset/avatar/200Avatar preset/animated/skeleton/400x300Animated loader/ai/800x600AI generatedParameters
?text=Custom+TextCustom text?bg=FF0000Background color?fg=FFFFFFText color?context=techAI context?mood=minimalAI style?format=webpImage formatWhy Choose fallback.pics?
See how we compare to alternatives.
| Feature | fallback.pics | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Production Fallback Focus | Yes | Varies |
| Animated Placeholders | ✓ | ✗ |
| Chart Mockups | ✓ | ✗ |
| SVG-First Output | Yes | Varies |
| Self-Hostable Worker | Yes | Varies |
| Client SDK Required | No | Varies |
| Readable URLs | Yes | Varies |
Guides for Every Fallback Workflow
Start with the use case that matches your app: broken images, product catalogs, avatars, skeleton loaders, React, Next.js, or service comparisons.
Placeholder Image API
Generate SVG placeholders from readable URLs for apps, docs, CMS content, and product UI.
Broken Image Fallback
Replace failed product, avatar, and CMS images with controlled fallback states.
Dummy Image Generator
Create predictable dummy images for mockups, seed data, docs, and staging.
Product Image Placeholder
Keep ecommerce grids and product cards clean when catalog media is missing.
Avatar Placeholder Generator
Generate initials-based SVG avatar placeholders for profiles, teams, and dashboards.
Skeleton Placeholder Generator
Use SVG skeleton placeholders for loading media, demos, and design-system examples.
React Image Fallback
Handle failed image loads in React with a reusable fallback pattern.
Next.js Image Fallback
Use stable fallback URLs for missing images in Next.js apps.
Placehold.co Alternative
Compare fallback.pics with Placehold.co for production fallback use cases.
DummyImage Alternative
Compare fallback.pics with DummyImage for modern frontend workflows.
Perfect For Every Use Case
From prototypes to production, we've got you covered.
Web Development
Quick mockups during development. No more broken image icons.
E-Commerce
Product placeholders while inventory images load.
Dashboards
Chart and graph mockups for analytics interfaces.
Mobile Apps
Lightweight placeholders for responsive designs.
Documentation
Example images for guides and tutorials.
Prototyping
Quick visual mockups for wireframes and demos.
Start Using fallback.pics Today
No SDK required. Just add a fallback.pics URL to your img tags, docs, fixtures, or components.
https://fallback.pics/api/v1/[width]x[height]