object-fit

Defines how an <img> or <video> should be resized to fit its container. cover is perfect for making images fill a space without being squashed.

Quick example

.profile-image {
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
  /* ensures the image fills the 200x200 square without distortion */
}

Quick facts

Initial value
fill
Inherited
No
Applies to
replaced elements
Animation type
discrete

Values

fillcontaincovernonescale-down

object-fit Browser Support

Widely available Since 2020 96% global usage

This feature is well established and works across many devices and browser versions. It has been available across browsers since 2020.

Safe to use without fallbacks.

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