PlaceBear
Placeholder bear pictures.
About PlaceBear
PlaceBear is a placeholder image service that returns pictures of bears sized to dimensions specified in the URL, using a pattern such as placebear.com/200/300 for width and height. A grayscale variant is available via a "/g/" path segment, and a .jpg extension can optionally be appended to the URL.
The service is intended for developers and designers who need placeholder images while building layouts or prototypes. It requires no signup or configuration beyond constructing the URL with the desired dimensions.
The service credits "Otto" as its creator and states it was inspired by placekitten.
Key features
- Generate placeholder bear images by specifying width and height in the URL
- Supports grayscale images via the /g/ path prefix
- Optional .jpg extension can be appended to the URL
- Simple URL-based API with no setup required
Frequently asked questions
Is PlaceBear free to use?
The page does not mention any pricing, suggesting it is a free service.
How do I generate a placeholder image?
Append your desired width and height to the URL, like https://placebear.com/200/300.
Can I get grayscale placeholder images?
Yes, use the /g/ path prefix, for example https://placebear.com/g/200/300.
What image format do the placeholders use?
You can optionally add .jpg to the end of the URL to specify that format.
Who is PlaceBear for?
It is for designers and developers who need placeholder images for designs or code.
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