Audio & Video
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Audio & Video
HTML5 added native <audio> and <video> elements. No plugins needed — media works right in the browser.
| Attribute | What it does |
|---|---|
| controls | Shows play/pause/volume controls |
| autoplay | Starts playing automatically on load |
| loop | Replays when the video/audio finishes |
| muted | Starts with sound turned off |
| poster | (Video only) Image shown before playing |
| width / height | Sets the size of the player |
📝 Edit Code
👁 Live Preview
💡 The <source> tag inside <video> lets you provide multiple formats as fallbacks.