--- layout: docs title: Images group: content --- Opt your images into responsive behavior (so they never become larger than their parent elements) and add lightweight styles to them—all via classes. ## Contents * Will be replaced with the ToC, excluding the "Contents" header {:toc} ## Responsive images Images in Bootstrap are made responsive with `.img-fluid`. `max-width: 100%;` and `height: auto;` are applied to the image so that it scales with the parent element.
Generic responsive image
{% highlight html %} Responsive image {% endhighlight %} {% callout warning %} #### SVG images and IE 9-10 In Internet Explorer 9-10, SVG images with `.img-fluid` are disproportionately sized. To fix this, add `width: 100% \9;` where necessary. This fix improperly sizes other image formats, so Bootstrap doesn't apply it automatically. {% endcallout %} ## Image shapes Add classes to an `` element to easily style images in any project.
A generic square placeholder image with rounded corners A generic square placeholder image where only the portion within the circle circumscribed about said square is visible A generic square placeholder image with a white border around it, making it resemble a photograph taken with an old instant camera
{% highlight html %} ... ... ... {% endhighlight %} ## Aligning images Align images with the [helper float classes]({{ site.baseurl }}/components/utilities/#responsive-floats) or [text alignment classes]({{ site.baseurl }}/components/utilities/#text-alignment). `block`-level images can be centered using [the `.m-x-auto` margin utility class]({{ site.baseurl }}/components/utilities/#horizontal-centering).
A generic square placeholder image with rounded corners A generic square placeholder image with rounded corners
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