Video Placeholder API

Placeholder videos from a URL

Drop /video/640x480 into your <video> tag and get back an MP4 with motion. Pick dimensions, duration, FPS, and colours to test players and loading states.

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Canvas Size

Style & Motion

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Video PreviewLive

Set your dimensions and motion parameters to generate a preview video.

API Documentation

Simple, predictable parameters for every video request.

Base Endpoint

https://imgsrc.pub/video/[WxH]?[params]
  • WxH: Dimensions (e.g. 640x480, 1920x1080)
  • duration: 1 to 30 seconds (Default: 5)
  • fps: 1 to 30 frames/sec (Default: 15)

Style Parameters

  • bg / color: Hex codes (e.g. bg=333333)
  • text: URL encoded content for overlay
  • size: Font size in pixels

Standard MP4

Encoded using H.264 for maximum compatibility across all browsers and devices.

Smart Caching

Requests are cached and delivered via CDN for sub-second delivery globally.

Infinite Loop

Perfectly timed frames ensure smooth looping in background video implementations.