Lorem Ipsum Generator: Create Placeholder Text for Designs
Lorem ipsum is the standard placeholder text used by designers and developers worldwide. When you need realistic-looking text to fill a layout but don’t have the final copy yet, lorem ipsum lets you focus on design without the distraction of meaningful content.
What Is Lorem Ipsum?
Lorem ipsum is scrambled Latin text derived from Cicero’s “De Finibus Bonorum et Malorum” (On the Ends of Good and Evil), written in 45 BC. The text has been used as placeholder copy since the 1500s when an unknown printer scrambled the text to create a type specimen book.
The famous opening passage:
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.
It’s not meaningful Latin — words have been altered and rearranged to create a natural-looking text distribution without conveying actual meaning.
Why Use Lorem Ipsum?
Focus on Design, Not Content
When stakeholders see real text in a mockup, they focus on the words instead of the layout. Lorem ipsum prevents this distraction.
Realistic Text Flow
Unlike repeating “text here text here,” lorem ipsum has natural word length variation, creating realistic line breaks and paragraph rhythms that closely match real content.
Standard Practice
Every designer, developer, and content team recognizes lorem ipsum. It’s a universal signal that says “this is placeholder text.”
How to Use Our Generator
- Set the amount — choose how many paragraphs, sentences, or words you need
- Select the type — paragraphs (for layouts), sentences (for cards), or words (for labels)
- Toggle “Start with Lorem ipsum…” if you want the classic opening
- Click Generate to create the text
- Copy with one click
Tips
- Use 3-5 paragraphs for blog post mockups
- Use 1-2 sentences for card descriptions and UI labels
- Use 5-10 words for short headings and button text
- Uncheck “Start with Lorem ipsum” for more variety in repeated generations
Common Use Cases
| Context | Suggested Amount |
|---|---|
| Hero section headline | 3-6 words |
| Card description | 1-2 sentences |
| Blog post body | 3-5 paragraphs |
| Product description | 2-3 paragraphs |
| Comment/review placeholder | 2-4 sentences |
| Footer content | 1 paragraph |
| Navigation labels | 1-2 words each |
Alternatives to Lorem Ipsum
While lorem ipsum is the standard, some designers prefer alternatives:
- Hipster Ipsum — trendy, hipster-themed placeholder text
- Bacon Ipsum — meat-themed filler text
- Cupcake Ipsum — dessert-themed text
- Real content — some designers argue you should always use real content to catch layout issues early
Our tool generates classic lorem ipsum because it’s universally recognized and doesn’t bias design reviews.
Try our free Lorem Ipsum Generator to create placeholder text for your next project.
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