Lorem Ipsum Generator

Generate placeholder text by paragraphs, words, characters & more — one click to copy.

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Sentences-per-paragraph only applies in Paragraphs mode.

5 paragraphs of placeholder text

Lorem Ipsum Generator — guide & how to use

What it does

This free Lorem Ipsum generator creates realistic placeholder (dummy) text to fill mockups, wireframes, CMS templates, and email layouts before the real copy exists. Pick the unit you think in — paragraphs, sentences, words, characters, or list items — set an amount, and copy the result with one click. Everything runs in your browser, so no text ever leaves your device.

How to use it

  1. Choose Generate by — Paragraphs, Sentences, Words, Characters, or List items.
  2. Set the Amount (the count of that unit). The output updates live as you type.
  3. Leave Start with “Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet…” on so stakeholders instantly recognize it as placeholder text, or turn it off for fully random output.
  4. Turn on Wrap in HTML tags if you’re pasting into a CMS or template and want <p> / <ul><li> markup.
  5. Click Copy (or Download .txt), then paste into your design.

Worked example

Say you need to fill a heading-plus-meta field that allows exactly 150 characters. Set Generate by → Characters and Amount → 150. With “Start with Lorem ipsum” on, the output begins “Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit…” and is trimmed to a string of exactly 150 characters (spaces included), with a trailing partial word cut off — matching the medium’s hard limit. The breakdown below confirms “150 characters (with spaces)”. Switch to Words and the count becomes exact in words instead (the final sentence is truncated so you get precisely the number you asked for).

Accuracy & what to know:
  • It’s nonsense, not real Latin. The classic passage is a scrambled, word-altered corruption of Cicero’s de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum (1.10.32–33, 45 BC). It has no coherent meaning — never ship it as real copy.
  • Only Words and Characters modes are exact. In Paragraphs and Sentences modes, sentence and paragraph lengths are randomized, so totals vary run to run.
  • Character count includes spaces. The requested amount targets characters-with-spaces (what you see); the breakdown also shows the count without spaces. In Characters mode the count is always the plain text — turning on HTML wrapping adds <p> tags around that exact count, it doesn't change it.
  • There are generous safety caps to keep your browser responsive: 1,000 paragraphs, 10,000 sentences, 100,000 words, 1,000,000 characters, or 1,000 list items. Go over and the amount is capped (you'll see a notice).
  • 100% client-side & private. Generation uses Math.random() in your browser. Nothing is uploaded — it even works offline. Note: Math.random() is not cryptographically secure, so don’t treat the output as secure randomness.

Frequently asked questions

What is Lorem Ipsum?

Standard placeholder text used to fill a layout before real copy exists. It’s scrambled, nonsense Latin derived from Cicero’s de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum (45 BC) and has no real meaning — never ship it as live copy.

How do I get an exact number of words or characters?

Set the unit to Words or Characters and type the amount. Those modes hit an exact count by truncating the final sentence (Words) or trimming the string (Characters). Paragraphs and Sentences modes are approximate and randomized.

Can it output HTML tags?

Yes — turn on Wrap in HTML tags and each paragraph becomes <p>…</p> (or <ul><li> in List items mode). Off gives plain text with blank-line breaks.

Does my text get sent to a server?

No. Generation runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, logged, or stored, and it works offline.

Why does the word count change when I regenerate?

In Paragraphs and Sentences modes, lengths are randomized within your ranges, so word/sentence totals are emergent and vary. Only Words and Characters modes produce an exact requested count.

Is the random text secure?

It uses Math.random() — fine for placeholder text, but not cryptographically secure. Don’t use it where unpredictable, secure randomness matters.

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