# About DummyDash

> DummyDash is a free, no-signup placeholder image generator for creating
> exact-size PNG graphics for wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and layout tests.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Current behavior |
|---|---|
| Canonical website | https://dummydash.com/ |
| Image URL pattern | `https://dummydash.com/image_WIDTHxHEIGHT` |
| Dimensions | Each axis must be an integer from 1 through 2,000 pixels |
| Output | PNG with the requested pixel dimensions printed in the centre |
| Styles | Default, sunset, ocean, forest, solid colour, or custom gradient |
| Access | Free to use; no account or API key required |
| Operator | Dynamic Foundries, a French SASU registered in Paris |

The image endpoint accepts styling parameters in the query string. For example,
`https://dummydash.com/image_600x400?style=ocean` returns a 600 by 400 pixel PNG
using the built-in ocean gradient.

## Who it is for

DummyDash is designed for developers and designers who need predictable image
dimensions while building a layout before final visual assets are available.
The generated image URL can be used directly in an HTML `img` element or opened
in a browser and saved.

## Data handling

The image endpoint receives dimensions and optional style values in the URL. It
creates the PNG in memory and does not require an upload or user account.
Standard web-server request metadata may still be processed as described in the
[privacy policy](https://dummydash.com/privacy-policy). Analytics on HTML pages
loads only after consent.

## Operator and related products

DummyDash is operated by **Dynamic Foundries**, a French software company
registered as SASU Dynamic Foundries with RCS Paris number 102 801 206. Dynamic
Foundries also operates four revenue products:

- [ViewPeek](https://viewpeek.com/) — website, SSL, ping, and sitemap monitoring.
- [FileSendX](https://filesendx.com/) — large-file transfer and sharing.
- [ReadCastX](https://readcastx.com/) — document-to-audio and private podcast feeds.
- [FolianX](https://folianx.com/) — linked notes, documents, and team workspaces.

Company context: https://dynamic-foundries.com/ai/about

## Limitations

- DummyDash generates placeholders, not photographs, illustrations, or final
  production artwork.
- Output is PNG only. JPG, WebP, SVG, and AVIF are not supported.
- The label is the generated image dimensions and cannot be replaced with
  custom text.
- Both width and height are capped at 2,000 pixels.
- The public URL endpoint has no versioned API contract or uptime SLA; use it
  for development and prototyping rather than as a permanent production asset.

## Canonical supporting pages

- Generator: https://dummydash.com/
- Placeholder image definition and examples:
  https://dummydash.com/what-are-placeholder-images
- URL endpoint reference: https://dummydash.com/placeholder-image-api
- Why and when to use DummyDash: https://dummydash.com/ai/why-us
- Full machine-readable reference: https://dummydash.com/llms-full.txt

Last reviewed: 2026-09-09.