How to add HTML <video> preload Attribute in HTML <video> Tag
Author thinks that the video should NOT be loaded when the page loads.
Definition and Usage
The preload attribute specifies if and how the author thinks that the video should be loaded when the page loads.
The preload attribute allows the author to provide a hint to the browser about what he/she thinks will lead to the best user experience. This attribute may be ignored in some instances.
Note: The preload attribute is ignored if autoplay is present.
Browser Support
The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the attribute.
Syntax
<video preload="auto|metadata|none">
Attribute Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| auto | The author thinks that the browser should load the entire video when the page loads |
| metadata | The author thinks that the browser should load only metadata when the page loads |
| none | The author thinks that the browser should NOT load the video when the page loads |
index.html
Example:
HTML
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<h1>The video preload attribute</h1>
<video width="320" height="240" controls preload="none">
<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:
Type: | Html |
Category: | Web Tutorial |
Sub Category: | HTML Tag |
Uploaded by: | Admin |