Lorem Ipsum Generator

Generate placeholder text instantly for mockups, layouts and templates. Choose paragraphs, sentences or words, then copy and paste straight into your project.

Free Design Tool

Lorem Ipsum Generator

Generate placeholder text instantly for mockups, layouts and templates. Choose paragraphs, sentences or words, then copy and paste straight into your project.

Generator settings

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Lorem ipsum is scrambled Latin, deliberately meaningless, so a viewer's eye stays on layout and typography rather than getting pulled into reading real words.

Your placeholder text
—Words
—Characters
—Reading time
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All text is generated locally in your browser from a bank of classic lorem ipsum passages. Nothing is sent anywhere.

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01Overview

What is lorem ipsum?

Lorem ipsum is placeholder text used by designers, developers and publishers to fill a layout before the real copy is ready. It looks like natural text but is deliberately meaningless, so viewers focus on design and typography rather than reading.

This free lorem ipsum generator creates as many paragraphs, sentences or words as you need. Choose whether to start with the classic "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet", wrap paragraphs in HTML p tags, then copy the text or download it as a .txt or .html file.

It is ideal for website mockups, WordPress theme testing, print layouts, slide templates and app prototypes.

Quick answer

Choose paragraphs, sentences or words, set how many you need, and press Generate. Copy the placeholder text or download it as .txt or .html. Tick the HTML option to wrap each paragraph in p tags ready for web layouts.

  • Free, no sign-up
  • Paragraphs, sentences or words
  • HTML p tags option
  • Download .txt or .html
02How to use

How to use the Lorem Ipsum Generator

Match the amount of placeholder text to the real copy you expect, so the layout is realistic.

  1. Choose a unit

    Paragraphs for articles, sentences for cards, words for buttons and headings.

  2. Set the amount

    Use the slider to pick how many you need.

  3. Pick options

    Start with the classic opening line and wrap paragraphs in p tags if needed.

  4. Copy or download

    Paste into your design tool, CMS or code, or save as a file.

03How it works

Where lorem ipsum comes from

The text is scrambled Latin taken from a classical work by Cicero, "De finibus bonorum et malorum", written in 45 BC.

Placeholder text in a layout
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.

It has been used as filler text by typesetters for centuries and became standard in desktop publishing software in the 1980s.

Worked example

Typical amounts for common layouts.

Blog post mockup
5 to 7 paragraphs
Product card
1 to 2 sentences
Hero headline
4 to 8 words
Footer column
2 to 3 sentences
Realistic text lengths reveal layout problems, such as headings that wrap badly or cards of uneven height, before launch.
04Reference

When to use placeholder text, and when not to

Lorem ipsum is a design tool. Know when real content works better.

Use lorem ipsum forUse real or draft copy for
Early wireframes and layout testsClient presentations of key pages
Theme and template developmentHeadlines and calls to action
Testing typography and spacingUsability testing with real users
Filling sample content in a CMSAnything that will go live
05Tips

Placeholder text tips

Used well, placeholder text speeds design up. Used badly, it hides problems.

Do this

  • Match real lengthsIf real headlines will be 12 words, do not design around 3-word placeholders.
  • Write real headlines earlyHeadlines and buttons shape design. Draft them in real words as soon as possible.
  • Test extremesTry very short and very long text to make sure the layout copes with both.
  • Search before launchSearch your site for "lorem" before going live. Forgotten filler looks unprofessional.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Publishing placeholder textLive pages with lorem ipsum hurt credibility and can be indexed by Google.
  • Designing content-lastLayouts built around filler often break when real copy arrives.
  • Using it in user testsPeople cannot judge clarity or trust from text they cannot read.
  • Forgetting translationsSome languages run 30% longer than English. Leave room.
06FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does lorem ipsum mean?

It comes from a scrambled passage of Cicero's "De finibus bonorum et malorum". The words are partly Latin but the text has no real meaning.

Why do designers use lorem ipsum?

Meaningless text keeps viewers focused on layout, spacing and typography instead of reading and reacting to the words.

Can I use the generated text commercially?

Yes. Lorem ipsum is not copyrighted and is free to use anywhere.

How do I get HTML paragraphs?

Tick "Wrap paragraphs in p tags", then copy or download as .html.

Is there a limit?

You can generate up to 50 paragraphs at a time, and generate again as often as you like.

Is lorem ipsum bad for SEO?

Only if it is published. Google may index pages with placeholder text, which looks low quality. Replace it before launch.

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