Best Practices for Using the img Tag#

Use the alt Attribute#

Always provide an alt attribute to describe the image for accessibility and SEO:

<img src="image.jpg" alt="Description of the image">

Specify Image Dimensions#

Specify the width and height attributes to improve page loading performance:

<img src="image.jpg" alt="Description of the image" width="600" height="400">

Use Responsive Images#

Use the srcset attribute to provide different image sizes for different screen resolutions:

<img src="image-small.jpg" srcset="image-large.jpg 2x" alt="Description of the image">

Optimize Image Files#

Optimize image files to reduce file size and improve loading times. Use formats like JPEG for photographs and PNG for images with transparency.

Conclusion#

By following these best practices, you can use the <img> tag effectively to embed images in your webpages. Proper use of the <img> tag enhances accessibility, performance, and user experience.