object-position

Sets the alignment of an image or video within its container when using object-fit. It's like background-position but for replaced elements like <img> and <video>.

Quick example

img.profile-shot {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
  /* focuses the crop on the subject's face (top portion of the image) */
}

Quick facts

Initial value
50% 50%
Inherited
Yes
Applies to
replaced elements
Animation type
repeatableList

object-position 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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