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HTML Audio/Video DOM src Property

HTML audio Tag Reference HTML Audio/Video DOM Reference

Example

Change the source of the video:

myVid=document.getElementById("video1");
myVid.src="movie.ogg";

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Definition and Usage

The src property sets or returns the current source of the audio/video.


Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The src property is supported in Internet Explorer 10, Firefox, Opera, Chrome, and Safari.

Note: The src property is not supported in Internet Explorer 9 and earlier versions.


Syntax

Set the src property:

audio|video.src=URL

Return the src property:

audio|video.src

Property Values

Value Description
URL Specifies the URL of the audio/video source.

Possible values:

  • An absolute URL - points to another web site (like src="http://www.example.com/movie.ogg")
  • A relative URL - points to a file within a web site (like src="movie.ogg)

Technical Details

Return Value: A String, the current audio/video source


HTML audio Tag Reference HTML Audio/Video DOM Reference

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