How to Add Images, Videos & Audio in HTML

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How to Add Images, Videos & Audio in HTML (Complete Beginner Guide With Examples)

How to Add Images, Videos & Audio in HTML


When you visit a website, you see:

✅ pictures
✅ background images
✅ product photos
✅ YouTube videos
✅ music players
✅ audio instructions

All of these are added using HTML media tags.

In this lesson, I will teach you, step-by-step:

  • How to add images in HTML

  • How to add videos in HTML

  • How to add audio in HTML

  • Important attributes

  • Best practices

  • Common mistakes

By the end of this topic, you will be able to make your webpage look attractive and interactive.

Let’s begin like a teacher, slowly and clearly.

What Are Media Elements in HTML?

Media elements are HTML tags that allow us to display visual and audio content on a webpage.

The three main tags are:

Media HTML Tag
Image <img>
Video <video>
Audio <audio>

How to Add Images in HTML

We use the <img> tag to show images.

📌 Important point:

The <img> tag is self-closing, meaning it does NOT need </img>.

Basic Image Example

<img src="image.jpg" alt="Sample Image">

 Explanation:

  • src → location of image

  • alt → text shown if image fails to load

 File Types Supported

HTML supports:

  • JPG / JPEG (photos)

  • PNG (transparent images)

  • GIF (animations)

  • SVG (icons, logos)

  • WebP (modern, small size)

 Adding Image With Width & Height

<img src="flower.jpg" alt="Flower" width="300" height="200">

 Adding Image From Internet (URL)

<img src="https://example.com/pic.jpg" alt="Online Image">

Making Image Clickable

<a href="https://google.com">
    <img src="logo.png" alt="Google Logo">
</a>

This creates a linked image, useful for advertisements and banners.

Best Practices for Images (Teacher Tips)

✔ Always use alt text
✔ Use compressed images for faster loading
✔ Use meaningful filenames
✔ Avoid very large images
✔ Prefer .webp for performance

 How to Add Videos in HTML

To add videos, we use the <video> tag.

Example:

<video src="movie.mp4" controls></video>

Important Attributes

Attribute Meaning
controls Shows play, pause buttons
autoplay Starts automatically
loop Repeats video
muted Starts muted
width Video width

Full Video Example

<video width="400" controls>
    <source src="video.mp4" type="video/mp4">
</video>

Multiple Sources (Best Practice)

Different browsers support different video formats.
So we add multiple sources:

<video controls>
    <source src="video.mp4" type="video/mp4">
    <source src="video.webm" type="video/webm">
</video>

Autoplay + Loop Example

<video src="clip.mp4" autoplay loop muted></video>

👉 Many browsers block autoplay unless muted, so always include muted.

How to Add Audio in HTML

To play sound, music, or voice recordings, we use the <audio> tag.

Basic Audio Example

<audio src="song.mp3" controls></audio>

Audio With Multiple Sources

<audio controls>
    <source src="sound.mp3" type="audio/mpeg">
    <source src="sound.ogg" type="audio/ogg">
</audio>

Autoplay Audio

<audio src="intro.mp3" autoplay muted></audio>

📌 Note: Browsers block autoplay audio with sound.
So add muted or let user click play.

Complete HTML Example (Teacher Style)

This example includes:

✅ Image
✅ Video
✅ Audio

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
    <title>Media Example</title>
</head>
<body>

<h1>HTML Media Demo</h1>

<h2>Image Example</h2>
<img src="flower.jpg" alt="Beautiful Flower" width="300">

<h2>Video Example</h2>
<video width="400" controls>
    <source src="video.mp4" type="video/mp4">
</video>

<h2>Audio Example</h2>
<audio controls>
    <source src="music.mp3" type="audio/mpeg">
</audio>

</body>
</html>

Common Mistakes Students Make

❌ Wrong file path
❌ Missing alt text
❌ Forgetting controls
❌ Very large media files
❌ Unsupported formats

 Best Practices (Teacher Notes)

✔ Always include controls
✔ Use compressed files
✔ Use alt text for SEO
✔ Add multiple sources for compatibility
✔ Store media in separate folders

Example project structure:

project/
   images/
   videos/
   audio/
   index.html

Why is Media Important in Web Design?

Because media:

✅ makes websites attractive
✅ improves user experience
✅ helps learning
✅ increases engagement
✅ supports marketing

 Conclusion 

Now you have learned:

  • How to add images using <img>

  • How to add videos using <video>

  • How to add audio using <audio>

  • Important attributes

  • Best practices

  • Full HTML example

With this knowledge, you can create:

✔ photo galleries
✔ music players
✔ video tutorials
✔ banners and ads
✔ product showcases


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