picturefill
A responsive image polyfill for <picture>, srcset, and sizes, now deprecated as browsers have native support.
What is picturefill?
Picturefill is a responsive image polyfill that implemented support for the `<picture>` element, `srcset`, and `sizes` attributes in browsers lacking native capabilities. It solved the problem of delivering appropriately sized images across different devices and screen resolutions during a time when browser support was inconsistent. The project is now deprecated as modern browsers have robust built-in support for these features.
Frontend developers and web designers who needed to implement responsive images in websites before widespread browser support, particularly those working on cross-browser compatible projects.
Developers chose Picturefill because it provided a reliable, lightweight way to use responsive image syntax without waiting for browser vendors to catch up, ensuring better performance and user experience during the transition period.
Overview
A responsive image polyfill for <picture>, srcset, sizes, and more
Use Cases
Best For
- Implementing responsive images in older browsers without native support
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