What Does It Mean to Turn an Image Into a Link?

Turning an image into a link means wrapping the <img> tag inside an <a> (anchor) tag. This makes the image clickable, so when users click on it, they are redirected to the specified URL. This method is commonly used for logos, buttons, banners, and other interactive elements on websites.

Syntax of Turning an Image Into a Link

The general syntax for making an image a hyperlink is as follows:

<a href="URL">
  <img src="imageURL" alt="description" />
</a>

• <a href="URL">: The opening anchor tag with the href attribute specifying the destination URL.
• <img src="imageURL" alt="description" />: The image tag that displays the image. It includes the src attribute for the image source and the alt attribute for alternative text.
• </a>: The closing anchor tag.

Examples of Turning an Image Into a Link

Let's explore two practical examples of making images clickable links.

1. Example: Making the DesignGurus.io Logo a Clickable Link

In this example, we'll create a simple clickable image that redirects users to the DesignGurus.io homepage when clicked.

Explanation:

• The <a> tag has an href attribute set to https://techgrind.io, which is the URL the link points to.
• Inside the <a> tag, the <img> tag displays the DesignGurus.io logo using the src attribute.
• When users click on the logo image, they will be redirected to the DesignGurus.io website.

Understanding how to turn images into links is a fundamental skill in web development, allowing you to create more engaging and navigable websites. In the next lesson, we'll explore Creating Email and Phone Links, where you'll learn how to make links that open email clients or initiate phone calls directly from your web pages.