When to use image preloading in CSS?
One big reason to use image preloading is if you want to use an image for the background-image of an element on a mouseOver or :hover event.
Where to put the preload code in HTML?
The CSS/HTML code can be put only in the BODY area. The optimum position depends on how the preloaded images will be used. If the images will be used sometime after the web page has finished loading, such as for image rollovers, the preload code can be below the page content.
Why does CSS only load image in hover state?
If you only apply that background-image in the CSS for the :hover state, that image will not load until the first :hover event and thus there will be a short annoying delay between the mouse going over that area and the image actually showing up. Load the image on the element’s regular state, only shift it away with background position.
Where to place the preload code in Adobe Photoshop?
If the images will be used immediately, such as automatic background image changes, the preload is best placed somewhere above where the images will display. Consider how the images will be used and place the preload code accordingly.
How to make a preloader with HTML, CSS and jQuery?
Step 1: HTML 1 HTML Right after the starting body ( ) tag, put an empty div with the class “preloader”. 2 CSS You shall add the following styles for the empty div with class “preloader”: .preloader { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; bottom:0; right:0; width: 100%; height: 100vh; 3 JQuery
How do I PRELOAD an image in jQuery?
You could use this jQuery plugin waitForImage or you could put you images into an hidden div or (width:0 and height:0) and use onload event on images. If you only have like 2-3 images you can bind events and trigger them in a chain so after every image you can do some code.
How do you load an image in CSS?
Load the image on the element’s regular state, only shift it away with background position. Then move the background position to display it on hover. If the element in question already has a background-image applied and you need to change that image, the above won’t work.