Placing an image in html

HTML Images

Images can improve the design and the appearance of a web page.

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HTML Images Syntax

The 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:

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The src Attribute

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.

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The alt Attribute

The 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:

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If a browser cannot find an image, it will display the value of the alt attribute:

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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 Height

You can use the style attribute to specify the width and height of an image.

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Alternatively, you can use the width and height attributes:

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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, the web page might 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:

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Images in Another Folder

If you have your images in a sub-folder, you must include the folder name in the src attribute:

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Images on Another Server/Website

Some 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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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 Images

HTML allows animated GIFs:

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Image as a Link

To use an image as a link, put the tag inside the tag:

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Image Floating

Use the CSS float property to let the image float to the right or to the left of a text:

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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 Formats

Here are the most common image file types, which are supported in all browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, Opera):

Abbreviation	File Format	File Extension
APNG	Animated Portable Network Graphics	.apng
GIF	Graphics Interchange Format	.gif
ICO	Microsoft Icon	.ico, .cur
JPEG	Joint Photographic Expert Group image	.jpg, .jpeg, .jfif, .pjpeg, .pjp
PNG	Portable Network Graphics	.png
SVG	Scalable Vector Graphics	.svg

Chapter Summary

• Use the HTML element to define an image
• Use the HTML src attribute to define the URL of the image
• Use the HTML alt attribute to define an alternate text for an image, if it cannot be displayed
• Use the HTML width and height attributes or the CSS width and height properties to define the size of the image
• Use the CSS float property to let the image float to the left or to the right

Note: Loading large images takes time, and can slow down your web page. Use images carefully.

HTML Exercises

HTML Image Tags

Tag	Description
	Defines an image
	Defines an image map
	Defines a clickable area inside an image map
	Defines a container for multiple image resources

For a complete list of all available HTML tags, visit our HTML Tag Reference.

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How to Insert Images with HTML

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Adding images to your website or social networking profile is a great way to spruce up your page. The HTML code for adding images is straightforward, and often one of the first lessons for an HTML novice.

Sample HTML for Inserting Images

Inserting the Image

• Some blog-hosting services let you upload images using the blog administrator tools.
• If you have a paid web host, upload the image to your own site using an FTP service. Creating an «images» directory is recommended to keep your files organized.
• If you want to use an image on another website, ask the creator for permission. If she grants it, download the image, then upload the image to an image hosting site.

• If you are trying to insert an image on a forum, you can type directly in the post. Many forums use a custom system instead of HTML. Ask for help from other forum-goers if this doesn’t work.

Begin with the img tag. Find the point in your HTML body where you’d like to insert an image. Write the tag here. This is an empty tag, meaning it stands alone, with no closing tag. Everything you need to display your image will go inside the two angle brackets.

• If you uploaded the image to an images directory in your own website, link to it with /images/yourfilenamehere. If this doesn’t work, the images directory is probably inside another folder. Move it up to the root directory.

Place the URL in a src attribute. As you may already know, HTML attributes go inside a tag to modify it. The src attribute is short for «source,» and tells the browser where to look to find the image. Write src=»https://www.wikihow.com/Insert-Images-with-HTML» and paste the image URL in between the quotation marks. Here’s an example: [1] X Research source

Add an alt attribute. Technically your HTML has everything it needs to display the image, but it’s best to add an alt attribute as well. This tells the browser what text to display when the image fails to load. More importantly, this helps search engines figure out what your image is about, and lets screen readers describe the image to visually impaired visitors. [2] X Research source Follow this example, changing the text inside the quotation marks:

• If the image is not important to the page content, include the alt attribute with no text (alt=»»). [3] X Research source

Save your changes. Save the HTML file to your website. Visit the page you just edited, or refresh the page if you already had it open. You should now see your image. If it’s the wrong size or you’re unhappy with it for another reason, continue to the next section.

Optional Adjustments

Change the size of the image. For best results, resize the image using free editing software, then upload the new version. Setting the width and height using HTML tells the browser to shrink or expand the image, which can be inconsistent across browsers and (rarely) cause display errors. [4] X Research source If you want a quick and serviceable adjustment, use this format:

• (Number of pixels, or the more phone-friendly «CSS pixels» in HTML5.)[5] X Research source [6] X Research source
• or (Percentage of web page dimensions, or percentage of HTML element containing the image.)
• If you only enter one attribute (width or height), the browser should preserve the width:height ratio.

Add a tooltip. The title attribute can be used to add an additional comment or information about the image. For example, you can credit the artist here. In most cases, this text will be displayed when the visitor hovers the cursor over the image.

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HTML Tag

The tag is used to embed an image in an HTML 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 has two required attributes:

• src — Specifies the path to the image
• alt — Specifies an alternate text for the image, if the image for some reason cannot be displayed

Note: Also, always specify the width and height of an image. If width and height are not specified, the page might flicker while the image loads.

Tip: To link an image to another document, simply nest the tag inside an tag (see example below).

Browser Support

Attributes

Attribute	Value	Description
alt	text	Specifies an alternate text for an image
crossorigin	anonymous use-credentials	Allow images from third-party sites that allow cross-origin access to be used with canvas
height	pixels	Specifies the height of an image
ismap	ismap	Specifies an image as a server-side image map
loading	eager lazy	Specifies whether a browser should load an image immediately or to defer loading of images until some conditions are met
longdesc	URL	Specifies a URL to a detailed description of an image
referrerpolicy	no-referrer no-referrer-when-downgrade origin origin-when-cross-origin unsafe-url	Specifies which referrer information to use when fetching an image
sizes	sizes	Specifies image sizes for different page layouts
src	URL	Specifies the path to the image
srcset	URL-list	Specifies a list of image files to use in different situations
usemap	#mapname	Specifies an image as a client-side image map
width	pixels	Specifies the width of an image

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