CSS Reference

Quick Reference

The object-fit property is used to specify how an image or video should be resized to fit its container.

img {
    object-fit: cover;
}

Default

Default valuedepends on the element’s set properties
Inherited valuesno
Can it be animated?no

These are the allowed values.

ValueDescription
fillThe replaced content is sized to fill the element's content box; if necessary, the object will be stretched or squished to fit (default)
containThe replaced content is scaled to maintain its aspect ratio while fitting within the element's content box
coverThe replaced content is sized to maintain its aspect ratio while filling the element's entire content box; the object will be clipped to fit
noneThe replaced content is not resized
scale-downThe content is sized as if none or contain were specified
initialSets this property to its default value
inheritInherits this property from its parent element

Using JavaScript

The HTML element can also be styled using JavaScript and the element’s id.

document.getElementById('my_img').style.objectFit = 'cover';
<button onclick='my_function()'>Click Here</button>

<script>
function my_function() {
    document.getElementById('my_img').style.objectFit = 'cover';
}
</script>

CSS Notes:


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