PlaceKitten

API

Free placeholder kitten image API

Overview

The PlaceKitten API provides placeholder kitten images via simple RESTful endpoints. Users request images by specifying width and height in the URL (e.g., /200/300 returns a 200x300 kitten image). It delivers high-quality JPEG images with no authentication required. Ideal for testing UI layouts, prototyping web/app designs, or adding playful placeholders without hosting images. Integration is quick—just insert the URL into image tags, making it a favorite tool for developers and designers.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://placekitten.com/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful URL structure
No authentication needed
Customizable image dimensions
JPEG format support
Instant image delivery

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is PlaceKitten free to use?

Yes, PlaceKitten is completely free for personal and commercial use with no restrictions.

? Does PlaceKitten require an API key?

No, PlaceKitten does not need any API key or authentication to access its endpoints.

? What image format does PlaceKitten return?

PlaceKitten primarily returns JPEG images, compatible with most web and app platforms.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Animals

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Extremely easy to integrate
⊕ No API key required
⊕ High-quality kitten images
⊕ Perfect for prototyping
⊕ Lightweight responses

Cons

⊖ Limited to kitten images only
⊖ No advanced filters (breed/color)
⊖ No SLA for uptime
⊖ No PNG/WebP support

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