- How to Get Image Size Using JavaScript
- The naturalWidth and naturalHeight Properties
- How to get original image size (width & height) in JavaScript
- Answer: Use the HTML5 naturalWidth and naturalHeight
- Example
- Example
- Related FAQ
- HTML Images
- Example
- Example
- Example
- HTML Images Syntax
- Syntax
- The src Attribute
- Example
- The alt Attribute
- Example
- Example
- Image Size — Width and Height
- Example
- Example
- Width and Height, or Style?
- Example
- Images in Another Folder
- Example
- Images on Another Server/Website
- Example
- Animated Images
- Example
- Image as a Link
- Example
- Image Floating
- Example
- Common Image Formats
- Chapter Summary
- HTML Exercises
- HTML Image Tags
How to Get Image Size Using JavaScript
You can get the original width and height of an image using the HTML5 image naturalWidth and naturalHeight properties, which are supported in almost all major browsers.
html> html> head> title>Title of the Document title> head> body> div>Click on img to see the result div> script> let img = document.createElement('img'); img.id = 'imgId'; img.src = '/uploads/media/default/0001/05/e9f3899d915c17845be51e839d5ba238f0404b07.png'; document.body.appendChild(img); img.addEventListener("click", imgSize); function imgSize( ) < let myImg = document.querySelector("#imgId"); let realWidth = myImg.naturalWidth; let realHeight = myImg.naturalHeight; alert("Original width=" + realWidth + ", " + "Original height=" + realHeight); > script> body> html>
To get the current width and height, you can use the JavaScript clientWidth and clientHeight properties. These are DOM properties that show the current in-browser size of the inner dimensions of a DOM element, excluding margin and border.
html> html> head> title>Title of the Document title> style> img < margin: 20px; > style> head> body> div>Click on img to see the result div> script> let img = document.createElement('img'); img.id = 'imgId'; img.src = 'https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1144166476682813440/o23kohmr_400x400.png'; document.body.appendChild(img); img.addEventListener("click", imgSize); function imgSize( ) < let img = document.getElementById('imgId'); //or however you get a handle to the IMG let width = img.clientWidth; let height = img.clientHeight; alert("Original width=" + width + ", " + "Original height=" + height); > script> body> html>
The naturalWidth and naturalHeight Properties
The naturalWidth and naturalHeight are read-only properties that return the original width and height of an image, respectively. As the width and height of an image displayed on the webpage can be altered using the ‘width’ and ‘height’ attributes of the tag, the naturalWidth and naturalHeight properties are used in situations where original width or height of the image is required.
How to get original image size (width & height) in JavaScript
Answer: Use the HTML5 naturalWidth and naturalHeight
You can easily find the original or intrinsic width and heigh of an image using the HTML5 image naturalWidth and naturalHeight properties. These properties are supported in all major web browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Internet Explorer 9 and above.
Let’s take a look at an example to understand how it basically works:
Example
function imgSize()
Alternatively, if you want to perform the same task with jQuery you can use the load() method in combination with the attr() method, as shown in the following example:
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Related FAQ
Here are some more FAQ related to this topic:
HTML Images
Images can improve the design and the appearance of a web page.
Example
Example
Example
HTML Images Syntax
The HTML tag is used to embed an image in a web page.
Images are not technically inserted into a web page; images are linked to web pages. The tag creates a holding space for the referenced image.
The tag is empty, it contains attributes only, and does not have a closing tag.
The tag has two required attributes:
Syntax
The src Attribute
The required src attribute specifies the path (URL) to the image.
Note: When a web page loads, it is the browser, at that moment, that gets the image from a web server and inserts it into the page. Therefore, make sure that the image actually stays in the same spot in relation to the web page, otherwise your visitors will get a broken link icon. The broken link icon and the alt text are shown if the browser cannot find the image.
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The alt Attribute
The required alt attribute provides an alternate text for an image, if the user for some reason cannot view it (because of slow connection, an error in the src attribute, or if the user uses a screen reader).
The value of the alt attribute should describe the image:
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If a browser cannot find an image, it will display the value of the alt attribute:
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Tip: A screen reader is a software program that reads the HTML code, and allows the user to «listen» to the content. Screen readers are useful for people who are visually impaired or learning disabled.
Image Size — Width and Height
You can use the style attribute to specify the width and height of an image.
Example
Alternatively, you can use the width and height attributes:
Example
The width and height attributes always define the width and height of the image in pixels.
Note: Always specify the width and height of an image. If width and height are not specified, the web page might flicker while the image loads.
Width and Height, or Style?
The width , height , and style attributes are all valid in HTML.
However, we suggest using the style attribute. It prevents styles sheets from changing the size of images:
Example
Images in Another Folder
If you have your images in a sub-folder, you must include the folder name in the src attribute:
Example
Images on Another Server/Website
Some web sites point to an image on another server.
To point to an image on another server, you must specify an absolute (full) URL in the src attribute:
Example
Notes on external images: External images might be under copyright. If you do not get permission to use it, you may be in violation of copyright laws. In addition, you cannot control external images; they can suddenly be removed or changed.
Animated Images
HTML allows animated GIFs:
Example
Image as a Link
To use an image as a link, put the tag inside the tag:
Example
Image Floating
Use the CSS float property to let the image float to the right or to the left of a text:
Example
The image will float to the right of the text.
The image will float to the left of the text.
Tip: To learn more about CSS Float, read our CSS Float Tutorial.
Common Image Formats
Here are the most common image file types, which are supported in all browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, Opera):
Abbreviation | File Format | File Extension |
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APNG | Animated Portable Network Graphics | .apng |
GIF | Graphics Interchange Format | .gif |
ICO | Microsoft Icon | .ico, .cur |
JPEG | Joint Photographic Expert Group image | .jpg, .jpeg, .jfif, .pjpeg, .pjp |
PNG | Portable Network Graphics | .png |
SVG | Scalable Vector Graphics | .svg |
Chapter Summary
- Use the HTML
element to define an image
- Use the HTML src attribute to define the URL of the image
- Use the HTML alt attribute to define an alternate text for an image, if it cannot be displayed
- Use the HTML width and height attributes or the CSS width and height properties to define the size of the image
- Use the CSS float property to let the image float to the left or to the right
Note: Loading large images takes time, and can slow down your web page. Use images carefully.
HTML Exercises
HTML Image Tags
Tag | Description |
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Defines an image | |
Defines an image map | |
Defines a clickable area inside an image map | |
Defines a container for multiple image resources |
For a complete list of all available HTML tags, visit our HTML Tag Reference.