How to Find Image URLs in HTML
Learn how to locate image links in raw HTML, inspect attributes, handle CDNs, and decode relative vs absolute URLs.
Key Takeaways
- Image URLs appear inside `src`, `srcset`, `data-*`, and `style` attributes.
- Protocol-relative URLs (`//cdn.example.com/pic.jpg`) require appending `https:`.
- Base tags (`<base href='...'>`) can alter how relative paths resolve.
Find and resolve all HTML image URLs
Automatically transform tricky HTML paths into clean, clickable download links.
Looking at raw HTML source code can feel overwhelming when URLs are buried in minified code. This guide walks you through locating every image link in HTML markup.
Common HTML Locations for Image URLs
• Standard tags: `<img src='https://...'>`
• Social cards: `<meta property='og:image' content='https://...'>`
• Apple touch icons & Favicons: `<link rel='apple-touch-icon' href='...'>`
• Inline styles: `<div style='background-image: url("...")'>`
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I turn relative paths into clickable URLs?
Combine the webpage's protocol and domain with the relative path (e.g. `https://example.com` + `/images/photo.jpg` = `https://example.com/images/photo.jpg`). ImgEx does this automatically.