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video Tag

The video tag creates an area on a web page for playing videos.

For example, you can use the video tag to insert a video into a webpage as shown below.

How to Use the video Tag
<video width="320" height="240" controls>
  <source src="movie.mp4" type="video/mp4" />
  Your browser does not support the video tag.
</video>

The above code creates a video player that plays a video file named movie.mp4.

The key elements of the code are as follows:

  • width and height: specify the dimensions of the video player

  • controls: display video controls like play/pause buttons

  • <source>: specify the path and file type of the video


Considerations When Using the <video> Tag​

  1. File Format : Video file formats supported by the web are not universally supported across all browsers. Therefore, it is advisable to prepare multiple formats to enhance compatibility.

  2. Alternative Text : The text written within the video tag defines the content displayed on browsers that do not support video. It's recommended to include a description of the video here.

  3. Consider Video File Size : Video files can be large, impacting page loading speed. Therefore, use videos judiciously and compress file sizes as much as possible.

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