How can I use CSS media queries to optimize images for different screen sizes?

How can I use CSS media queries to optimize images for different screen sizes?

You can use CSS media queries to apply different styles to images based on the screen size. For example, you can set different image sources or sizes for mobile and desktop views.

Can you show me an example of how to implement that?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  img {
    content: url('small-image.jpg');
  }
}

@media (min-width: 601px) {
  img {
    content: url('large-image.jpg');
  }
}

This will load a smaller image for screens 600px wide or less.

What about using the srcset attribute in HTML?

Great question! The srcset attribute allows you to specify different image sources for different screen resolutions. Here's an example:

<img src="default-image.jpg" srcset="small-image.jpg 600w, large-image.jpg 1200w" alt="Responsive Image">

Is there a way to combine both CSS and HTML methods?

Yes, you can use both methods together for better optimization. Use srcset for resolution and media queries for additional styling or fallback options.