Lorem Ipsum Generator
Generate placeholder text for your designs, mockups, and layouts. Create Lorem Ipsum in paragraphs, words, sentences, or lists instantly.
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Why Choose Filator's Lorem Ipsum Generator?
Multiple Formats
Generate paragraphs, words, sentences, or lists. Customize paragraph length from 20-150 words. Perfect for any design need.
Privacy First
All text generation happens in your browser. No data sent to servers, no tracking, no signup required. Works offline as a PWA.
Professional Tools
One-click copy, download as file, real-time word count, classic Lorem Ipsum start option. Everything you need in one tool.
Free Lorem Ipsum Generator - Create Professional Placeholder Text
Our Lorem Ipsum Generator is the ultimate tool for designers, developers, and content creators who need high-quality placeholder text. Unlike basic generators that only offer paragraphs, Filator provides multiple formats (paragraphs, words, sentences, and lists) with full customization to match your exact project requirements.
What Makes Our Lorem Ipsum Generator Different?
Most Lorem Ipsum generators are stuck in the 2000s with basic functionality and cluttered interfaces. Filator's generator was built from the ground up to be faster, more flexible, and more professional than any competitor:
- One-Click Copy: Instant clipboard copy - no clunky text selection needed like competitors
- Download as File: Save generated text as .txt file - missing from most basic generators
- Multiple Formats: Paragraphs, words, sentences, or bulleted lists - competitors only offer paragraphs
- Real-Time Stats: Live word and character count as you generate - not available on basic tools
- Customizable Length: Control paragraph length (20-150 words) for perfect mockups
- Classic Start Option: Begin with traditional "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet..." when needed
How to Use the Lorem Ipsum Generator
- 1. Choose Your Format: Select paragraphs, words, sentences, or lists based on your project needs
- 2. Set Quantity: Choose how many paragraphs (1-20) or words you need
- 3. Customize (Optional): Adjust words per paragraph (20-150) and toggle classic Lorem Ipsum start
- 4. Generate: Click generate and instantly see your placeholder text with word/character count
- 5. Use It: Copy to clipboard or download as a .txt file for your project
Common Use Cases for Lorem Ipsum
🎨Design & Layout
- • Website mockups and wireframes
- • Print design layouts (brochures, posters)
- • Typography demonstrations
- • UI/UX prototypes
- • Magazine and book layouts
💻Development & Testing
- • Software UI testing
- • CMS content population
- • Database seed data
- • API response examples
- • Email template testing
The History of Lorem Ipsum
Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text since the 1500s, when an unknown printer scrambled a galley of type to create a type specimen book. The text has survived not only five centuries but also the leap into electronic typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged.
The text is derived from sections 1.10.32 and 1.10.33 of "de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum" (The Extremes of Good and Evil) by Cicero, written in 45 BC. This makes Lorem Ipsum over 2000 years old and completely copyright-free. Richard McClintock, a Latin professor, discovered the source by looking up one of the more obscure Latin words, "consectetur," from a Lorem Ipsum passage.
Why Designers Use Lorem Ipsum Instead of Real Text
Lorem Ipsum is preferred over "Content here, content here" or other English placeholder text for several important reasons:
- Natural Distribution: Lorem Ipsum has a more-or-less normal distribution of letters, making it look like readable English text
- Avoid Distraction: Using readable English content distracts clients and reviewers from focusing on the visual design and layout
- Realistic Appearance: The varied word lengths and sentence structures create realistic-looking paragraphs
- Industry Standard: Clients and designers worldwide recognize it as placeholder text, eliminating confusion
- No Meaning Bias: Because it's not real content, it doesn't influence design decisions based on message rather than form
Frequently Asked Questions
How many words of Lorem Ipsum should I generate?
It depends on your project: headlines need 3-8 words, body paragraphs work best with 50-100 words, full-page mockups need 300-500 words. Our generator supports 1-1000+ words with customizable paragraph lengths.
Can I use Lorem Ipsum in commercial projects?
Yes! Lorem Ipsum is completely copyright-free and in the public domain. Use it freely in any personal or commercial project, including client work, without restrictions or attribution.
Why does Lorem Ipsum repeat after a while?
The original Lorem Ipsum text is about 200 words from Cicero's work. When you generate large amounts, it cycles through the same source text. This is normal and doesn't affect its usefulness as placeholder text.
What's the difference between paragraphs, words, sentences, and lists?
Paragraphs: Traditional formatted text blocks. Words: Just individual words separated by spaces.Sentences: Complete sentences with proper punctuation. Lists: Bulleted list items, perfect for navigation or feature lists.
Does the generator work offline?
Yes! Filator is a Progressive Web App (PWA). Install it to your device and generate Lorem Ipsum text even without internet. All text generation happens in your browser with no server required.
Should I always start with "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet"?
Not necessarily. While the classic start is recognizable, for more realistic mockups you can disable it to start with random text. This creates more natural-looking paragraphs that vary from page to page.
Pro Tips for Using Lorem Ipsum
- •Consistency: Use the same amount of text for similar elements to create balanced, professional-looking designs
- •Vary Lengths: Mix short and long paragraphs to create more realistic, dynamic layouts
- •Save Snippets: Download commonly used amounts (50 words, 100 words, 200 words) for quick reuse
- •Test Overflow: Use extra-long paragraphs to test how your design handles text overflow
- •Remember to Replace: Always replace Lorem Ipsum with real content before launching - it's placeholder only!
- •Use Lists: Generate list format for navigation menus, feature lists, and bullet points in mockups