Lorem Ipsum Generator
Generate as much placeholder text as a mockup needs - paragraphs, sentences, individual words or list items - plain or wrapped in `<p>` and `<li>` tags ready to paste into markup.
The unit that fits your layout
Paragraphs fill an article template, sentences fit a card or a summary field, a word count is right for a headline or a button label, and list items populate a menu or a feature list. Choosing the unit rather than trimming a wall of text saves a step every time.
HTML output for markup
Turn on HTML and each paragraph arrives wrapped in `<p>`, or each list item in `<li>` inside a `<ul>`. That is what you want when filling a template directly rather than typing into a CMS field, and it keeps the structure of the mockup honest.
Why placeholder text is still Latin
Lorem ipsum is scrambled Latin from Cicero, used since the sixteenth century precisely because it is unreadable. Reviewers look at the layout instead of reading the copy, and no one mistakes the draft for finished content - which is exactly what you want during design review.
Frequently asked questions
Is the text generated on a server?
No. Nothing you paste leaves your browser. The page loads a small amount of JavaScript, and every calculation happens on your own machine - there is no server to send data to. The generator is a small piece of local JavaScript, so it works offline once the page has loaded.
Can I use the output commercially?
Yes. Lorem ipsum has been public domain for centuries and carries no restrictions. Just remember to replace it before launch - placeholder text shipping to production is a genuinely common and embarrassing bug.
Should the text always start with "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet"?
It is the conventional opening and makes it instantly obvious that the copy is placeholder, which is usually helpful. Turn the option off when you want text that does not look like a cliché, for example in a screenshot for a portfolio.
How much text does a design usually need?
For realistic testing, generate a little more than you expect. Layouts break at the extremes - a headline that wraps to three lines, a card with one short sentence - so test with both more and less than the ideal amount before signing off.