What are HTML Iframes? A Beginner’s Guide

What are HTML Iframes? A Beginner’s Guide

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at iframes, how they work, and how you can use them effectively.

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What is an iframe?

What is an iframe

An iframe (short for “inline frame”) is an HTML element that creates a frame within a web page to display another HTML document. You can use an iframe to embed content from one website onto another. A video, a map, a form, or an advertisement are all examples of content that can be embedded. Iframes enable you to display dynamic content without having to rebuild it.

You should not overuse iframes as it can cause your page to load slowly and offer a security concern, especially if you include content from a suspect domain. Consider an iFrame to be a component of your content rather than a component of your website. For example, if you want to include a YouTube video to engage your readers, you can do so by inserting an iFrame element into that article.

How do iframes work?

An iframe (short for inline frame) is an HTML element that allows another HTML document to be embedded into the current HTML document. When you embed an iframe in a website, it generates a window within the website that displays the contents of another website.

Here’s how iframes work

  1. create an iframe element in your HTML document using the