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=== Dummy Images ===
Contributors: mbelchev
Tags: dummy, images, image, placeholder, generator, lorem ipsum, dummy content,
Requires at least: 4.6
Tested up to: 6.1.1
Requires PHP: 5.6
Stable tag: trunk
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

This plugin is a generator of customizable dummy images.

== Description ==
*Dummy Images* provides functionality for generating image placeholders which can be used for various purposes - set temporary feature images, filling blank spots, test and play around with different image sizes and etc.

The plugin gives you the option not only to generate a blank image but to customize it. You can easily select the dimensions, background color, text and text color of the dummy image.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= How can I generate a dummy image? =
In order to generate a dummy image, you need to go to the Dummy Images main page which is located under the `Media` menu in the WordPress admin panel.

= Where can I use the generated images? =
The dummy images are directly uploaded in the default WordPress media and you're able to use any of the dummy images wherever you need it - Featured images, content images, widgets and etc.

= How can I customize the dummy image? =
Customizing the dummy image can happen before generating it. You have the option to select background color, write some text on it and set a color of the text.

= What is the size of the generated images? =
The images are very lightweight. Here are some examples file sizes with a certain image dimensions:
- 64x64: 295B
- 128x128: 563B
- 512x512: 2KB
- 1024x1024: 5KB

== Installation ==
1. Download the zipped file.
1. Extract and upload the entire `dummy-images` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
1. Go to the WordPress `Plugins` menu and activate the plugin.

After that, you will find 'Dummy Images' menu in your WordPress admin panel as a submenu of `Media` menu.

== Screenshots ==
1. Dummy Images main listing page
1. Generating new dummy image
1. Use the generated dummy image as featured image

== ChangeLog ==
= 1.0.2 =
Test plugin compatibility with latest WordPress and PHP
Updating NPM packages

= 1.0.1 =
Test plugin compatibility with latest WordPress and PHP

= 1.0 =
Initial version of the plugin

== Upgrade Notice ==
= 1.0 =
Initial version of the plugin

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