The CSS images module defines the types of images that can be used (the <image> type, containing URLs, gradients and other types of images), how to resize them and how they, and other replaced content, interact with the different layout models.

Reference

Properties

• image-orientation
• image-rendering
• object-fit
• object-position

The CSS images module also defines the image-resolution property. Currently, no browsers support this feature.

Functions

• linear-gradient()
• radial-gradient()
• repeating-linear-gradient()
• repeating-radial-gradient()
• conic-gradient()
• repeating-conic-gradient()
• cross-fade()
• element()
• image-set()

The CSS images module also defines the image() function. Currently, no browsers support this feature.

Data types

• <gradient>
• <image>

Guides

Using CSS gradients

Presents a specific type of CSS images, gradients, and how to create and use these.

Implementing image sprites in CSS

Describes the common technique grouping several images in one single document to save download requests and speed up the availability of a page.

Styling replaced elements

Introduces the properties that only apply to replaced elements.

Understanding aspect ratios

Learn about the aspect-ratio property, discuss aspect ratios for replaced and non-replaced elements, and examine some common aspect ratio use cases.

Related concepts

• <url>
• url()

Specifications

See also

• CSS filter effects module
• CSS compositing and blending module
• CSS colors module
• CSS values and units module