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How to add HTML <source> type Attribute

Definition and Usage

The type attribute specifies the Internet media type (formerly known as MIME type) of the media resource.


Browser Support

The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the attribute.

Syntax

<source type="media_type">

Attribute Values

Value Description
media_type Specifies the Internet media type of the media resource.

Common media types:
For video:
  • video/ogg
  • video/mp4
  • video/webm
For audio:
  • audio/ogg
  • audio/mpeg
Look at IANA Media Types for a complete list of standard media types

index.html
Example: HTML
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>

<h1>The video element</h1>

<video width="320" height="240" controls>
  <source src="https://www.sample-videos.com/video321/mp4/720/big_buck_bunny_720p_1mb.mp4" type="video/mp4">
  <source src="https://www.sample-videos.com/video321/mp4/720/big_buck_bunny_720p_1mb.mp4" type="video/ogg">
  Your browser does not support the video tag.
</video>

</body>
</html>

Output should be:

How to add HTML <source> type Attribute




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