How Can I Automatically Crop and Center Images to a Specific Square Size Using CSS?

Automating Image Cropping and Centering

When working with images of varying sizes, the need to automatically crop and center them within a specific square dimension arises. Unlike previous approaches that rely on known image sizes, a more robust solution is necessary.

One effective approach is to utilize background images. By centering the image within an element sized to the desired crop dimensions, we can achieve the desired result.

Implementation Example

This basic example demonstrates the approach:

  width: 100px;<br>  height: 100px;<br>  background-position: center center;<br>  background-repeat: no-repeat;<br>}

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