Picsum Photos API

The Picsum Photos API delivers random or specific placeholder images for developers and designers. It’s perfect for prototyping, UI testing, and generating sample visuals in apps or websites. With flexible parameters for size, grayscale, and blur, this free API makes image integration simple.

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API Endpoints

Get random placeholder images with specified dimensions

Full URL

https://picsum.photos/{width}/{height}

Code Examples

curl -X GET 'https://picsum.photos/{width}/{height}'

Parameters

{
  "width": "800",
  "height": "600"
}

Example Response

"Image binary data"

Version

v2

Rate Limit

Unlimited
Tags
designimagesplaceholders
Technical Details
Authentication
None
Response Formats
Image
Availability
global
Status
Published
Rate Limits

None specified

Supported Languages
Any
Use Cases
placeholder images
UI prototyping
design mockups

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