diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index cc0c0cba..5b909992 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -238,12 +238,12 @@ specified, default alignment is `left`.
     [[gollum.png|float]]
 
 To specify a max-width, use the `width=` option. Units must be specified in
-either `px` or `em`. Default is `250px`.
+either `px` or `em`.
 
     [[gollum.png|width=400px]]
 
 To specify a max-height, use the `height=` option. Units must be specified in
-either `px` or `em`. Default is `250px`.
+either `px` or `em`.
 
     [[gollum.png|height=300px]]