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Lorem Picsum

Lorem Ipsum... but for photos

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Lorem Picsum is a placeholder image service that returns photos at requested dimensions for use in designs, prototypes, and layouts. Images can be requested randomly or selected by ID or seed, with options for grayscale, blur, and output format.

Requests are made through URL patterns, including size parameters, `/id/{image}` for a specific image, `/seed/{seed}` for a stable random image, and query parameters for grayscale and blur levels. File extensions `.jpg` and `.webp` select the output format, and a `random` query parameter can be used to request multiple distinct images. The `/v2/list` endpoint returns a paginated list of images with `page` and `limit` parameters, while `/id/{id}/info` and `/seed/{seed}/info` return details for individual images.

The service is intended for developers and designers who need placeholder images in their projects. No pricing, plans, or editions are described.

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