Audio canPlayType() Method
Example
Check if your browser can play different types of audio:
var x = document.createElement("AUDIO");
isSupp = x.canPlayType(vidType+';codecs="'+codType+'"');
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Definition and Usage
The canPlayType() method checks if the browser can play the specified audio type.
The canPlayType() method can return one of the following values:
- "probably" - the browser most likely supports this audio type
- "maybe" - the browser might support this audio type
- "" - (empty string) the browser does not support this audio type
Browser Support
The canPlayType() method is supported in all major browsers.
Note: This method is not supported in Internet Explorer 8 and earlier.
Syntax
audioObject.canPlayType(type)
Parameter Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| type | Specifies the audio type (and optional codecs) to test support for. Common values:
Common values, including codecs:
Note: This method can only return "probably" if codecs are included. |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A String, representing the level of support. Possible return values:
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Audio Object
