How can CSS properties like top and left be used to customize the zooming effect of images in PHP code?

To customize the zooming effect of images using CSS properties like top and left in PHP code, you can create a container element with a specific size and set its position to relative. Then, place the image inside this container and set its position to absolute. By adjusting the top and left properties of the image, you can control its position within the container and create a zooming effect.

<div style="position: relative; width: 200px; height: 200px; overflow: hidden;">
    <img src="image.jpg" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; transition: transform 0.5s;">
</div>