# <img>

The element that puts a picture on the page, with alt text that describes it for anyone who can't see it.

## What is **`<img>`**?

**`<img>`** — The element that puts a picture on the page, with alt text that describes it for anyone who can't see it. It has no closing tag: src says which picture, alt says what's in it.

```html
<img src="/photos/golden-retriever.jpg" alt="A golden retriever catching a frisbee" width="640" height="480">
```

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Updated: October 29, 2026

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