HTMLMediaElement.captureStream()
This is an experimental technology
Because this technology's specification has not stabilized, check the compatibility table for usage in various browsers. Also note that the syntax and behavior of an experimental technology is subject to change in future versions of browsers as the specification changes.
The captureStream() property of the HTMLMediaElement interface returns in a MediaStream object a real-time capture of the media that is rendered to the media element.
Syntax
JavaScript
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var mediaStream = mediaElement.captureStream()
Parameters
None.
Returns
A MediaStream object.
Example
JavaScript
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document.querySelector('.playAndRecord').addEventListener('click', function() { var paybackElement = document.getElementById("playback"); var captureStream = playbackElement.captureStream(); playbackElement.play(); });
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| HTML Media Capture The definition of 'captureStream()' in that specification. |
Candidate Recommendation | Initial definition. |
Browser Compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari (WebKit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | 53.0 | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Feature | Android | Android Webview | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | Firefox OS | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile | Chrome for Android |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | No support | 53.0 | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | 53.0 |
License
© 2016 Mozilla Contributors
Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License v2.5 or later.
https://developer.mozilla.org/en-us/docs/web/api/htmlmediaelement/capturestream