How to use
Just put your image size (width and height) after our URL and you'll get a placeholder.
https://placecats.com/300/200Specific Cats
Get a photo of a specific cat by name.
/neo/300/200
Random
Leave the name empty for a random surprise.
/300/200
Grayscale
Add /g/ for black and white photos.
/g/300/200
Image Fit & Position Adjustments
You can control how the image fits into the specified width and height using query parameters for fit and position.
Fit Options
Determines how the image fits into the given dimensions:
- cover (default): Image will fill the entire area, cropping if necessary.
- contain: Image will be resized to fit within the dimensions without cropping.
- fill: Image will be stretched to fill the area, possibly distorting.
- inside: Image fits within the dimensions, but won’t exceed them.
- outside: Image may exceed the dimensions, but the smallest dimension will fit.
Position Options
Determines the focus point for cropping when using the cover fit:
- center (default): Centered cropping.
- top, bottom, left, right: Focuses on the respective side.
Example usage:
https://placecats.com/300/200?fit=contain&position=topContain Fit
Resizes image to fit fully within dimensions.
?fit=contain
Fill Fit
Stretches image to fill dimensions (distorted).
?fit=fill
Position: Top
Crops from the top (good for faces/ears).
?position=top
Interactive URL Builder
https://placecats.com/300/200
Click "Generate" to see the cat! 🐱
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