<img>
Media
A single image; alt must carry what the image conveys.
| How to write it | <img> |
|---|---|
| Closing tag | — |
| Void element | Yes — no closing tag |
| Common attributes | src, alt, width, height, loading |
| Category | Media |
How to read this
- Most tags come in pairs, opening and closing. Only tags with no content — img, br — are left unclosed.
- Writing </br> for a void element does nothing useful; the browser ignores it or adds an empty line.
- Appearance is CSS’s job. A tag says what something is; bold or italic is only the consequence.
- Choosing the tag that matches the meaning helps search engines and screen readers alike. Wrapping everything in div throws that information away.
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is the HTML <img> tag?
A single image; alt must carry what the image conveys.
Q. How do you write <img>?
As <img>. It has no content, so there is no closing tag.
Q. Which attributes are common on <img>?
src, alt, width, height, loading are the usual ones.
Q. What group does <img> belong to?
The media group.