HTML5 <video> Tag
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Definition and Usage
The <video> tag defines video, such as a movie clip or other video streams.
Differences Between HTML 4.01 and HTML5
The <video> tag is new in HTML5.
Tips and Notes
Tip: Any text inside the between <video> and </video> will be displayed in browsers that does not support the video element.
Optional Attributes
New : New in HTML5.
| Attribute | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| audioNew | muted | Specifies the default state of the the audio. Currently, only "muted" is allowed |
| autoplayNew | autoplay | If present, then the video will start playing as soon as it is ready |
| controlsNew | controls | If present, controls will be displayed, such as a play button |
| heightNew | pixels | Sets the height of the video player |
| loopNew | loop | If present, the video will start over again, every time it is finished |
| posterNew | url | Specifies the URL of an image representing the video |
| preloadNew | preload | If present, the video will be loaded at page load, and ready to run. Ignored if "autoplay" is present |
| srcNew | url | The URL of the video to play |
| widthNew | pixels | Sets the width of the video player |
Standard Attributes
The <video> tag also supports the Standard Attributes in HTML5.
Event Attributes
The <video> tag also supports the Event Attributes in HTML5.