Free Lorem Ipsum Generator
Create placeholder text for mockups, wireframes and templates.
How it works
- Choose how many paragraphs, sentences or words you need.
- Decide whether to start with "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet…".
- Tick "Wrap in <p> tags" if you are pasting into HTML.
- Copy the text or download it as a file.
Frequently asked questions
What is lorem ipsum?
Lorem ipsum is scrambled Latin placeholder text derived from Cicero's "De finibus bonorum et malorum" (45 BC). Designers have used it since the 1500s so readers focus on layout rather than the words.
Why use placeholder text instead of real copy?
It shows how text will flow in a design before the final copy is ready, and it stops reviewers from getting distracted by wording. Replace it with real content before publishing, as search engines treat it as thin content.
Can I get HTML paragraphs?
Yes. Tick "Wrap in <p> tags" and each paragraph is wrapped in paragraph tags, ready to paste into HTML templates or a CMS.
Is there a limit?
You can generate up to 500 paragraphs, sentences or words at a time.
Placeholder text for designs and prototypes
When you are designing a web page, app screen or print layout before the real copy is ready, placeholder text shows how headings, paragraphs and columns will look. Lorem ipsum is the classic choice because its word lengths and rhythm resemble real text without being readable enough to distract.
Where does lorem ipsum come from?
The text is a scrambled extract from "De finibus bonorum et malorum", written by Cicero in 45 BC. A typesetter used it in the 1500s to show type samples, and it has remained the design industry's standard placeholder ever since.
Options
- Generate paragraphs for articles, sentences for cards and captions, or an exact number of words for buttons and labels.
- Start with the familiar "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet…" or use random text only.
- Wrap paragraphs in <p> tags to paste straight into HTML or a CMS.
Remember to replace it
Placeholder text accidentally left on a live website looks unprofessional and offers nothing to search engines. Search your pages for "lorem ipsum" before launch.