A file path describes the location of a file in a web site's folder structure. A file path describes the location of a file in a web site's folder structure.

Absolute File Path

is a Full URL File Path

Using a Relative File Path

A relative file path points to a file relative to the current page. In the following example, the file path points to a file in the images folder located at the root of the current web:

It is best practice to use reative file paths (if possible). When using reative file paths, your web pages will not be bound to your current base URL. All links will work on your own computer (localhost) as well as on your current public domain and your future public domains.