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Generate dummy images from the URL
Use dimensions directly in the path to generate a dummy image with the exact layout size you need. Add text when the placeholder should explain the intended asset.
https://fallback.pics/api/v1/1200x400?text=Hero+BannerGuide section
Useful beyond mockups
Dummy images are useful in storybooks, staging environments, documentation, empty states, onboarding flows, CMS previews, and automated test fixtures.
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Dummy images are different from fallback images
Dummy images are often used before real assets exist in mockups, fixtures, and demos. Fallback images are used when expected production media fails or is missing. fallback.pics supports both patterns with the same deterministic URL format.
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Predictable instead of random
Generated dummy images avoid visual surprises, keep screenshots consistent, and communicate the role of missing content clearly.
Working examples
Copy-paste image URLs
Fixed-size dummy image
A basic dummy image for mockups and test fixtures.
https://fallback.pics/api/v1/400x300?text=Dummy+Image Custom text
A dummy image URL with visible text for the intended asset.
https://fallback.pics/api/v1/800x450?text=Hero+Banner Custom colors
A dummy image with background and text colors in the path.
https://fallback.pics/api/v1/600x400/F4F4F5/18181B?text=Card+Image 
Avatar dummy image
An avatar-style dummy image for profiles and team examples.
https://fallback.pics/api/v1/avatar/200?text=JD Product card mockup
A square dummy image sized for ecommerce product cards.
https://fallback.pics/api/v1/600x600/EEF2FF/4338CA?text=Product FAQ
Common questions
What is a dummy image used for?
A dummy image stands in for missing or unfinished media in mockups, tests, seed data, design-system examples, documentation, and staging environments.
Can dummy images include custom text and colors?
Yes. fallback.pics dummy image URLs can include dimensions, custom text, background color, and text color using the documented /api/v1 route format.
Should I use dummy images for production fallback states?
Use a descriptive fallback image URL for production missing-media states, such as Product Image or Image Unavailable, so users understand what happened.