Welcome to our Documentation section for the HTML Images! This page provides you with comprehensive information about working with images in HTML. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced developer, you will find the resources here helpful.
Quick Overview
- HTML Image Tag: Learn about the
<img>
tag and how to use it to embed images in your HTML documents. - Responsive Images: Discover techniques to create responsive images that adapt to different screen sizes.
- Image Formats: Understand the different image formats such as JPEG, PNG, and SVG, and their use cases.
HTML Image Tag
The <img>
tag is used to embed images in HTML documents. Here are some key points to remember:
- src: Specifies the source of the image.
- alt: Provides alternative text for the image if it cannot be displayed.
- width and height: Specify the dimensions of the image.
Example
<img src="https://example.com/image.jpg" alt="Example Image" width="200" height="200">
Responsive Images
Creating responsive images is crucial for providing a great user experience across different devices. Here are some tips:
- Use CSS: You can use CSS to control the size and placement of images.
- Use
<picture>
Tag: The<picture>
tag allows you to specify multiple sources for an image, based on the device characteristics.
Example
<picture>
<source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="https://example.com/image-large.jpg">
<source media="(max-width: 767px)" srcset="https://example.com/image-small.jpg">
<img src="https://example.com/image.jpg" alt="Responsive Image">
</picture>
Image Formats
There are several image formats available, each with its own use cases:
- JPEG: Ideal for photographs and images with gradients.
- PNG: Supports transparency and lossless compression.
- SVG: Vector graphics that scale without losing quality.
Example
To learn more about image formats, visit our Image Formats Guide.
Additional Resources
- HTML Basics: Get started with HTML and learn the fundamentals.
- CSS Guide: Explore the world of CSS and enhance your web design skills.
HTML Image
For further reading, check out our HTML Documentation section.