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.