Links and Images in HTML

Links and images make a webpage interactive and visually meaningful. Without them, websites would feel static and disconnected.

In this tutorial, you'll learn how links and images work in HTML and how to use them correctly.

What Are Links in HTML?

Links allow users to:

  • move from one page to another
  • open external websites
  • navigate within a site

Core Concept:

Links are one of the main reasons the web exists as a connected network.

How Links Work (Conceptually)

Link Components

A link contains:

  • clickable text or content
  • a destination address
<!-- Example of a simple link -->
<a href="https://htmltoddler.site/tutorials/">
  Visit HTML Tutorials
</a>
Try This Link

Click this example link: Visit HTML Tutorials

Links can point to:

  • other pages on the same website
  • different websites
  • specific sections of a page

Internal Links vs External Links

Internal Links

  • connect pages within the same website
  • help users navigate content
  • help search engines understand site structure

External Links

  • point to other websites
  • provide references or additional resources

Both Are Important

Internal links help users explore your site. External links connect your content to the wider web.

What Are Images in HTML?

Images are used to:

  • make content visually engaging
  • explain concepts visually
  • support text content

HTML allows you to display images on a webpage by linking to an image file.

How Images Work (Conceptually)

Image Requirements

An image element needs:

  • the image file location
  • a text description
<!-- Example of an image -->
<img src="image.jpg" alt="Description of the image">
Image Display

The browser fetches the image and displays it at the correct place on the page.

Example Image Placeholder

This represents how an image appears

Why Image Descriptions Are Important

Image descriptions:

  • help screen readers
  • improve accessibility
  • display text if an image fails to load

Always Add Descriptions

Always describe what the image represents. This makes your website more inclusive.

Common Beginner Mistakes with Links

Beginners often:

  • forget to add a destination
  • create broken links
  • confuse internal and external links

Normal Learning Process

These mistakes are normal and improve with practice. The Live Preview Tool helps you spot them quickly.

Common Beginner Mistakes with Images

It's common to:

  • link to an incorrect image path
  • forget image descriptions
  • expect images to load without a valid source

Practice Makes Perfect

Practice helps you understand how paths work and why descriptions matter.

When to Use Links and Images Together

Links and images often work together:

  • clickable images
  • navigation icons
  • banners
Combined Example

Clickable Image

This image is also a link

This creates richer user experiences.

Practice Using Links and Images

The best way to learn is by trying.

Practice by:

  • adding a link to another page
  • adding an image below a paragraph
  • changing the destination or image source

Use the HTML Live Preview Tool to instantly see results.

Open Live Preview Tool

Why Links and Images Matter in Real Websites

Every real website uses:

  • links for navigation
  • images for visual communication

Foundation for Real Projects

Understanding these basics prepares you for building real projects.

What to Learn Next

Now that you can add links and images, the next step is learning how to group information using HTML lists.

Next Tutorial: HTML Lists