Free generator

Lorem Ipsum Generator

Choose how many paragraphs, sentences or words you need and the generator returns placeholder text you can copy into your design.

By iToolsLab Editorial TeamUpdated 14 October 2026How we build tools

What is lorem ipsum generator?

Lorem ipsum is dummy text used to show how a layout looks before real content is ready. It reads like Latin but has no meaning, so it does not distract reviewers from the design.

Designers, developers and publishers use it in mockups, templates and themes.

How to use the lorem ipsum generator

  1. Choose the amount and unit.
  2. Decide whether to start with the classic first sentence.
  3. Press Calculate and copy the text.

How the lorem ipsum generator works

Words are drawn at random from a list of classic lorem ipsum words and arranged into sentences of 8 to 16 words. Paragraphs have five sentences.

Worked example

Three paragraphs give about 150 words, enough to test a text column or card layout.

Common uses of the lorem ipsum generator

  • Filling a website mockup before real copy exists.
  • Testing how long text wraps in a design.
  • Preparing print layouts for a brochure or book.
  • Demonstrating a theme or template to clients.
  • Checking typography, line length and spacing.

Tips and common mistakes

Replace placeholder text with real copy before launch. Search engines can treat dummy text on live pages as low quality.

Use different amounts to test short and long content.

Background: what to know before you rely on it

The standard passage comes from a work by Cicero written in 45 BC, scrambled so that it has no meaning. Printers have used it since the 1500s to show type, and it spread widely with desktop publishing in the 1980s. Designers like it because readers focus on the layout, not the words. A downside is that real content behaves differently from dummy text. Headlines may be longer, names may be harder to fit and translations can be much longer, so test with real copy before launch. Never leave lorem ipsum on a live page, as search engines can see it as thin or unfinished content.

Private, free and fast

This tool runs entirely in your browser. What you type or choose is not uploaded to a server and is not saved after you close the page, which keeps it fast and private. It is free to use as often as you like. See more in all generators, or browse the full list of tools.

Frequently asked questions

What is lorem ipsum?

Placeholder text derived from a work by Cicero, used since the 1500s in printing.

Is it free to use?

Yes.

Is each result unique?

Sentences are random each time.

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