Summary
The HTML <embed> Element represents an integration point for an external application or interactive content (in other words, a plug-in).
Note: This topic documents only the element that is defined as part of HTML5. It does not address earlier, non-standardized implementation of the element.
- Content categories Flow content, phrasing content, embedded content, interactive content, palpable content.
- Permitted content None, it is an empty element.
- Tag omission Must have a start tag, and must not have an end tag.
- Permitted parent elements Any element that accepts embedded content.
- DOM interface
HTMLEmbedElement
Attributes
This element includes the global attributes.
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height - The displayed height of the resource, in CSS pixels.
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src - The URL of the resource being embedded.
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type - The MIME type to use to select the plug-in to instantiate.
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width - The displayed width of the resource, in CSS pixels.
Examples
<embed type="video/quicktime" src="movie.mov" width="640" height="480">
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| WHATWG HTML Living Standard The definition of '<embed>' in that specification. |
Living Standard | |
| HTML5 The definition of '<embed>' in that specification. |
Candidate Recommendation |
Browser compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | (Yes) | 1.0 (1.7 or earlier) | (Yes) | (Yes) | (Yes) |