image-rendering
Effects
Chooses smooth or crisp scaling; pixelated keeps pixel art sharp.
| How to write it | image-rendering: auto; |
|---|---|
| Common values | auto, pixelated, crisp-edges |
| Inherited | No — it stops at this element |
| Category | Effects |
How to read this
- An inherited property only needs writing once on the parent — every child picks it up. Most text properties work this way.
- A shorthand resets whatever you leave out. Writing background: red alone also wipes a background image you set earlier.
- When rules collide, the more specific selector wins; only when specificity ties does source order decide.
- Animate transform and opacity for smoothness. Changing width or top forces the layout to be recalculated.
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is the CSS image-rendering property?
Chooses smooth or crisp scaling; pixelated keeps pixel art sharp.
Q. How do you write image-rendering?
As image-rendering: auto; Common values include auto, pixelated, crisp-edges.
Q. Is image-rendering inherited?
No. It applies only where you write it, so each element needs its own declaration.
Q. What group does image-rendering belong to?
The effects group.