Images can improve the design and the appearance of a web page.
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Try it Yourself »HTML Images SyntaxThe HTML tag is used to embed an image in a web page.
Images are not technically inserted into a web page; images are linked to web pages. The tag creates a holding space for the referenced image.
The tag is empty, it contains attributes only, and does not have a closing tag.
The tag has two required attributes:
The required src attribute specifies the path (URL) to the image.
Note: When a web page loads, it is the browser, at that moment, that gets the image from a web server and inserts it into the page. Therefore, make sure that the image actually stays in the same spot in relation to the web page, otherwise your visitors will get a broken link icon. The broken link icon and the alt text are shown if the browser cannot find the image.
ExampleTry it Yourself »The alt AttributeThe required alt attribute provides an alternate text for an image, if the user for some reason cannot view it (because of slow connection, an error in the src attribute, or if the user uses a screen reader).
The value of the alt attribute should describe the image:
ExampleTry it Yourself »If a browser cannot find an image, it will display the value of the alt attribute:
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Try it Yourself »Tip: A screen reader is a software program that reads the HTML code, and allows the user to "listen" to the content. Screen readers are useful for people who are visually impaired or learning disabled.
Image Size - Width and HeightYou can use the style attribute to specify the width and height of an image.
ExampleTry it Yourself »Alternatively, you can use the width and height attributes:
ExampleTry it Yourself »The width and height attributes always define the width and height of the image in pixels.
Note: Always specify the width and height of an image. If width and height are not specified, theweb pagemight flicker while the image loads.
Width and Height, or Style?The width, height, and style attributes are all valid in HTML.
However, we suggest using the style attribute. It prevents styles sheets from changing the size of images:
Example img { width: 100%; }
If you have your images in a sub-folder, you must include the folder name in the src attribute:
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Try it Yourself »Images on Another Server/WebsiteSome web sites point to an image on another server.
To point to an image on another server, you must specify an absolute (full) URL in the src attribute:
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Try it Yourself »Notes on external images: External images might be under copyright. If you do not get permission to use it, you may be in violation of copyright laws. In addition, you cannot control external images; they can suddenly be removed or changed.
Animated ImagesHTML allows animated GIFs:
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Try it Yourself »Image as a LinkTo use an image as a link, put the tag inside the tag:
Try it Yourself »Image FloatingUse the CSS float property to let the image float to the right or to the left of a text:
Example The image will float to the right of the text.
The image will float to the left of the text.
Tip: To learn more about CSS Float, read our CSS Float Tutorial.
Common Image FormatsHere are the most common image file types, which are supported in all browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, Opera):
AbbreviationFile FormatFile ExtensionAPNGAnimated Portable Network Graphics.apngGIFGraphics Interchange Format.gifICOMicrosoft Icon.ico, .cur JPEGJoint Photographic Expert Group image.jpg, .jpeg, .jfif, .pjpeg, .pjpPNGPortable Network Graphics.pngSVGScalable Vector Graphics.svgChapter Summary Use the HTMLNote: Loading large images takes time, and can slow down yourweb page. Use images carefully.
HTML Image TagsTagDescriptionFor a complete list of all available HTML tags, visit our HTML Tag Reference.
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