Image Orientation Discrepancies in Image Tags

When incorporating images into a webpage using image tags, it's expected that the orientation of the image remains consistent with its original state. However, in some scenarios, images may appear upside down or skewed after being displayed in an image tag. To address this issue, we will explore the potential causes and provide a solution.

The provided example demonstrates an image that appears correctly in a web browser, but becomes inverted when assigned to an image tag's src attribute. This disparity arises due to metadata embedded within images that specify their orientation. To combat this, CSS introduces the image-orientation property.

CSS Solution: image-orientation

By adding the following CSS declaration, the correct orientation of the image can be restored:

img {
    image-orientation: from-image;
}

This property instructs browsers to prioritize the metadata contained within the image file itself, ensuring that the image is displayed in its intended orientation. It's important to note that browser support for this property varies, with Firefox and iOS Safari implementing it with reliable results. Other browsers, such as Safari and Chrome, may still exhibit issues when using this property.

As browsers continue to evolve, it's anticipated that support for image-orientation will expand, providing a seamless and consistent image display experience across different platforms.