How to Add a GIF in HTML

Embedding GIFs in HTML

Adding GIFs to your HTML code is a simple process. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Select the GIF

Before you can add a GIF to your HTML code, you need to select the GIF you want to use.

Insert the GIF into HTML

To insert a GIF into HTML, you will use the standard image tag used to insert images. The syntax is:

<img src="path/to/gif" alt="alt_text">

Replace path/to/gif with the path to your GIF file and alt_text with a brief description of the GIF for accessibility purposes.

Animated GIFs

If you want to embed animated GIFs, you will use the <video> tag instead of the <img> tag. The syntax is:

<video src="path/to/gif" autoplay loop></video>

The autoplay attribute makes the GIF start playing automatically, and the loop attribute makes it loop endlessly.

Conclusion

Adding GIFs to your HTML code is a simple and effective way to enhance the visual appeal and engagement of your web pages. Whether you're using static or animated GIFs, the steps outlined above will help you achieve your desired results.