Free online Lorem Ipsum generator
Generate Lorem Ipsum placeholder text instantly. Choose between paragraphs, sentences or an exact number of words. Copy the result as plain text or directly with HTML tags. No sign-up, no limits, 100% in your browser.
Text is randomly generated on each click using the classic Lorem Ipsum corpus. Nothing is sent to any server.
How to use the Lorem Ipsum generator
Choose the type: paragraphs for body text, sentences for headings, words for specific fields
Set the amount and enable the options you need
Click «Generate» and copy the result to your clipboard
What is Lorem Ipsum and where does it come from?
Lorem Ipsum is the standard placeholder text in the graphic design, web layout and typography industry. Its origin dates back to 45 BC, when the Roman philosopher Cicero wrote "De Finibus Bonorum et Malorum". The text used today is a scrambled and mixed version of that Latin original, which makes the words genuine Latin but without coherent meaning for the modern reader.
The best-known version begins with "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit…" and has been the de-facto standard since the 1500s, when an unknown printer scrambled fragments to create a type specimen. In the digital world it was popularised by Aldus PageMaker in the 1980s, and today it is used by designers, layout artists and web developers worldwide.
Why use Latin text instead of real text?
The purpose of placeholder text is to let the viewer evaluate the design, spacing and typography without being distracted by the content. If the text had meaning, the human eye would read it and not focus on the visual design. By using text that appears to be Latin but has no real meaning, the effect of "normal text" is achieved without interfering with design perception.
When to use Lorem Ipsum in your designs and projects
Lorem Ipsum text is useful at multiple stages of any digital or print project:
- Prototyping and wireframes — Fill text blocks in your mockups so clients evaluate the design without focusing on content that is not yet finalised.
- Frontend development — Test how a design behaves with different text lengths before the real content is available. Discover overflows, truncations or layout issues.
- Presentations and templates — Use Lorem Ipsum paragraphs as placeholders in PowerPoint, Word or Figma templates to show the expected final result.
- Typography testing — Evaluate the readability of a new font, line height and letter spacing with a representative block of text.
- Forms and input fields — Test character limits and field behaviour with an exact number of generated words.
Plain text vs. HTML format
Plain text
Plain text is the standard option: you get paragraphs or sentences separated by blank lines, ready to paste into any text editor, Word document, form field or word processor. It is the most versatile format when you do not need code.
HTML format
When the HTML option is enabled, each paragraph is automatically wrapped in paragraph tags. The result is code ready to paste directly into a web page's HTML, into a block editor like WordPress, or into any field that accepts HTML. It saves the manual step of adding tags one by one.
How many paragraphs to generate?
For quick design tests, between 3 and 5 paragraphs are usually enough to see how the layout behaves. To simulate long articles or extended content pages, between 8 and 15 paragraphs give a more accurate idea of the final result with real text.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Lorem Ipsum generator completely free?
Yes, it is 100% free and no sign-up required. You can generate as much placeholder text as you need with no limits, without creating an account or entering your email.
What is Lorem Ipsum?
Lorem Ipsum is the standard placeholder text in the graphic design and typesetting industry. It derives from a passage of Cicero's "De Finibus Bonorum et Malorum" (45 BC), although it was scrambled so the words have no recognisable meaning. It has been used since the 1500s and remains the standard for prototypes and mockups.
Can I use the generated text in commercial projects?
Yes. Lorem Ipsum text is in the public domain and you can use it freely in any project, commercial or personal: websites, applications, presentations or mockups. Its only purpose is to serve as visual placeholder text, with no copyright implications.
What is the difference between paragraphs, sentences and words?
The "Paragraphs" mode generates text blocks with 3–5 sentences each, ideal for simulating article body. "Sentences" generates individual sentences, useful for testing titles or subtitles. "Words" generates an exact number of words, perfect for testing character limits in form fields or labels.
What does the HTML format option do?
When HTML format is enabled, each paragraph or sentence is wrapped in paragraph tags. This lets you paste the result directly into a web page's source code or into an HTML editor without needing to add the tags manually.
Need to count words in real text? Use the Online word counter. To compare two versions of a text, try the Text comparator.