This is also a 2022 step-by-step guide to linking an image using HTML below, according to Google & this clickable blog:

Step 1: Select your image. First, find the image you want to make a link. ...

Step 2: Optimize size and scale. ...

Step 3: Upload your image and get the URL. ...

Step 4: Specify your destination URL. ...

Step 5: Create your HTML. ...

Step 6: Paste your code as needed.