Does object-fit work on HTML5 video?

Yes. CSS `object-fit` and `object-position` work seamlessly on both ` ` and ` ` elements.

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CSS Object-Fit & Object-Position Visualizer

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CSS Rule: object-fit: [contain | cover | fill | scale-down | none]; object-position: [pos];

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Understanding Your Results

Renders live interactive media inside adjustable container ratios (16:9, 1:1, 4:3, 9:16) demonstrating how images crop, letterbox, and align.

Practical Guidance & Next Steps

`object-fit: cover; object-position: center;` is the standard modern CSS technique to prevent image stretching across user-generated avatar uploads and card thumbnails.

What is this?

A frontend visualizer for testing CSS image fitting and cropping behavior across containers.

How does it work?

1. Select `object-fit` mode (cover, contain, fill, etc.). 2. Adjust container aspect ratio and object position. 3. View live visual container preview and copy the CSS snippet in 1 click.

Why use it?

Eliminates trial-and-error in browser devtools when fitting images into fixed-dimension card grids.

Technical Scope & Calculation Limitations

Generates CSS object-fit and object-position rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

`cover` expands the image to fill the entire container while cropping any overflowing sides. `contain` scales the entire image so it fits completely within the container without cropping, adding letterbox bars if needed.

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