<head>
<style>
div.gallery {
margin: 5px;
border: 1px solid #ccc;
float: left;
width: 180px;
}
div.gallery:hover {
border: 1px solid #777;
}
div.gallery img {
width: 100%;
height: auto;
}
div.desc {
padding: 15px;
text-align: center;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<div>
<a target='_blank' href='img_5terre.jpg'>
<img src='img_5terre.jpg' alt='Cinque Terre' width='600' height='400'>
</a>
<div>Add a description of the image here</div>
</div>
<div>
<a target='_blank' href='img_forest.jpg'>
<img src='img_forest.jpg' alt='Forest' width='600' height='400'>
</a>
<div>Add a description of the image here</div>
</div>
<div>
<a target='_blank' href='img_lights.jpg'>
<img src='img_lights.jpg' alt='Northern Lights' width='600' height='400'>
</a>
<div>Add a description of the image here</div>
</div>
<div>
<a target='_blank' href='img_mountains.jpg'>
<img src='img_mountains.jpg' alt='Mountains' width='600' height='400'>
</a>
<div>Add a description of the image here</div>
</div>
</body>
</html>
Images can improve the design and the appearance of a web page.
Example
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Example
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HTML Images Syntax
In HTML, images are defined with the <img> tag.
The <img> tag is empty, it contains attributes only, and does not have a closing tag.
The src attribute specifies the URL (web address) of the image:
The alt Attribute
The 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:
Example
If a browser cannot find an image, it will display the value of the alt attribute:
Example
Note: The alt attribute is required. A web page will not validate correctly without it.
Image Size - Width and Height
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You can use the style attribute to specify the width and height of an image.
Example
Alternatively, you can use the width and height attributes:
Example
The width and height attributes always defines 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 page might flicker while the image loads.
Width and Height, or Style?
The width, height, and style attributes are valid in HTML.
However, we suggest using the style attribute. It prevents styles sheets from changing the size of images:
Example
<html>
<head>
<style>
img {
width: 100%;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<img src='html5.gif' alt='HTML5 Icon' width='128' height='128'>
<img src='html5.gif' alt='HTML5 Icon'>
</body>
</html>
Images in Another Folder
If not specified, the browser expects to find the image in the same folder as the web page.
However, it is common to store images in a sub-folder. You must then include the folder name in the src attribute:
Example
Images on Another Server
Some web sites store their images on image servers.
Actually, you can access images from any web address in the world:
Example
You can read more about file paths in the chapter HTML File Paths.
Animated Images
HTML allows animated GIFs:
Example
Image as a Link
To use an image as a link, put the <img> tag inside the <a> tag:
Example
<img src='smiley.gif' alt='HTML tutorial'>
</a>
Note:border:0; is added to prevent IE9 (and earlier) from displaying a border around the image (when the image is a link).
Image Floating
Use 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.</p>
<p><img src='smiley.gif' alt='Smiley face'>
The image will float to the left of the text.</p>
Tip: To learn more about CSS Float, read our CSS Float Tutorial.
HTML Screen Readers
A screen reader is a software program that reads the HTML code, converts the text, and allows the user to 'listen' to the content. Screen readers are useful for people who are visually impaired or learning disabled.
Chapter Summary
- Use the HTML
<img>element to define an image - Use the HTML
srcattribute to define the URL of the image - Use the HTML
altattribute to define an alternate text for an image, if it cannot be displayed - Use the HTML
widthandheightattributes to define the size of the image - Use the CSS
widthandheightproperties to define the size of the image (alternatively) - Use the CSS
floatproperty to let the image float
Loading images takes time. Large images can slow down your page. Use images carefully.
HTML Exercises
Photo Gallery Code
HTML Image Tags
| Tag | Description |
|---|---|
| <img> | Defines an image |
| <map> | Defines an image-map |
| <area> | Defines a clickable area inside an image-map |
| <picture> | Defines a container for multiple image resources |
For a complete list of all available HTML tags, visit our HTML Tag Reference.