HTML Images

The HTML <img> tag is used to embed images in a web page. Images are not inserted — they are linked from a source URL.

The <img> tag is self-closing (no end tag needed) and has two required attributes:

• src — the path or URL to the image file
• alt — a text description shown if the image fails to load

Try It — Images with src, alt, and sizing

Image Attributes Reference

Attribute	Required?	What it does
src	✅ Yes	Path or URL to the image
alt	✅ Yes	Fallback text if image fails to load
width	No	Sets image width in pixels
height	No	Sets image height in pixels

Tip: Always include the alt attribute! It improves accessibility for screen reader users and helps search engines understand your content.