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
var mediaStream = mediaElement.captureStream()

Parameters

None.

Returns

MediaStream object.

Example

JavaScript
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

API captureStream HTMLMediaElement Method Reference