CSS image-rendering Property Reference

The CSS image-rendering property is a standard property in CSS Images. Review its formal syntax, computed behavior, and practical declarations.

Updated 2026-08-12

image-rendering overview

The CSS image-rendering property is a standard property in CSS Images. Review its formal syntax, computed behavior, and practical declarations.

The computed value normally inherits from the parent element when no declaration wins the cascade.

Syntax and formal definition

image-rendering formal syntax

Field	Value
Formal syntax	auto \| crisp-edges \| pixelated \| smooth
Initial value	auto
Applies to	allElements
Inherited	Yes
Percentages	no
Computed value	asSpecified
Animation type	discrete
Media	visual
Specification group	CSS Images
Status	Standard

Practical examples

These declarations demonstrate valid ways to set image-rendering. The initial and inherit global keywords remain available even when a property-specific value is preferable.

image-rendering live example

CSS

.reset-example {
  image-rendering: initial;
}

.inherit-example {
  image-rendering: inherit;
}

@supports (image-rendering: initial) {
  .supported {
    image-rendering: initial;
  }
}