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    How To Add Images in Markdown

    Introduction

    You can add images to Markdown using the [alt text](image_url) syntax. Let’s see how it works.This simple syntax makes it easy to integrate visual content into your Markdown files. Images enhance readability, improve understanding, and make your content visually appealing. The alt text describes the image and ensures accessibility for users with screen readers. Including a descriptive title is optional but can provide additional context. Markdown’s simplicity makes it a great choice for documentation and blogs. With the correct image URLs, you can embed any visual content. Practice with different alt texts and titles to optimize the user experience.

    Prerequisites for Images in Markdown

    A general knowledge of HTML5. For a comprehensive review of the HTML5 markup language, explore our series, How To Build a Website in HTML.

    Adding Images in Markdown

    Here’s the syntax for adding images in Markdown. The title is optional:

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    document.md
![Alt text](https://assets.digitalocean.com/articles/alligator/boo.svg "a title")

    This results in the following HTML:

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    <img title="a title" alt="Alt text" src="/images/boo.svg">

    Linked Images

    With the markdown syntax for links, here’s how you would have a linked image:

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    document.md
[![App Platorm](https://doimages.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/002Blog/0-BLOG-BANNERS/app_platform.png)](https://www.digitalocean.com/products/app-platform)
    

    This is how the above, Linked image looks:

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    Conclusion for Images in Markdown

    The <img> element is a useful feature of HTML. It allows you to embed images in web pages effectively. By specifying the src attribute, you define the path to the image file. The alt attribute provides a text alternative, improving accessibility for users with screen readers. Adding a title attribute enhances usability by offering additional context. You can style the element using CSS to adjust dimensions, alignment, or borders. Images can be linked to other resources, making them interactive and useful in navigation. Combining the element with responsive design techniques ensures an optimal user experience on various devices.