How to insert images with HTML – A guide for the rest of us

At some point, everyone comes across HTML. If you’re unfamiliar with HTML, that’s no problem. You can still easily insert images onto a blog post or webpage using it. In fact, it’s not really that difficult if you understand a few basic principles. Here’s a guide to help you out. To simplify everything and help avoid confusion, I’ve color-coded the HTML tags so that you can differentiate them.

How to insert an image with HTML

There’s different paths each user can take to complete this step, so don’t be surprised if your route differs from others.

1. Upload your image

This can be accomplished with an image hosting service, an FTP service or a blog-hosting service. Select whichever works best for you.

2. Open your HTML doc

This is self-explanatory, just make sure it’s the HTML document for the place where you want to insert the image.

3. Copy and paste your image URL into an IMG tag, add a SRC to it

Identify first where you’d like to place your image within the HTML and insert the image tag, <img>. Then take your uploaded image, copy the URL and place it within your img parameters prefaced by a src.

The end result of this step should look like this:

<img src=”(your image URL here)”>

4. Add alt attribute and finishing touches

This helps identify what the picture entails. For example, if it’s a picture of an umbrella on a beach, write the alt tag to include something about a beach umbrella. Be very descriptive as if you were describing it to someone who couldn’t look at it.

How to put an image into a directory in HTML

If you have a website and you’re trying to insert an image into a directory, the process is relatively straightforward. Here’s how it’s done in three easy steps:

1. Copy the URL of the image you wish to insert.
2. Next, open your index.html file and insert it into the img code. Example: <img src=”(your image URL here)”>
3. Save the HTML file. The next time you open it, you’ll see the webpage with your newly added image.

How to link an image in HTML

Linking an image in HTML requires a few more steps, especially if you want to change certain attributes and details. Here’s a complete step-by-step that covers all you’ll need. You’ll start with the link tag, which is <a>. The href is where you’ll place the URL. Next, you’ll need the image tag, which is <img>. As stated above, the src is where you’ll include the image file.

Now to change the attributes, you’ll need to know the following. First, the title attribute is title =”(your title)”. Next, set your alt attribute, which explains the image in detail. Finally, set the height and width of your image. Use the code <img src=”(your title)” alt=”Image” height=”(your image height)” width=”(your image width)”>.

HTML is pretty straightforward language but it’s okay if you don’t want to learn it in-depth. Just make sure you have the basics down so you can survive when creating digital works.