CSS object-fit Property Reference

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

Updated 2026-08-12

object-fit overview

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

The property is not inherited by default. Use an explicit global keyword when inheritance is intended.

Syntax and formal definition

object-fit formal syntax

Field	Value
Formal syntax	fill \| contain \| cover \| none \| scale-down
Initial value	fill
Applies to	replacedElements
Inherited	No
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 object-fit. The initial and inherit global keywords remain available even when a property-specific value is preferable.

object-fit live example

CSS

.reset-example {
  object-fit: initial;
}

.inherit-example {
  object-fit: inherit;
}

@supports (object-fit: initial) {
  .supported {
    object-fit: initial;
  }
}