SourceBuffer.appendStream()

Deprecated: This feature is no longer recommended. Though some browsers might still support it, it may have already been removed from the relevant web standards, may be in the process of being dropped, or may only be kept for compatibility purposes. Avoid using it, and update existing code if possible; see the compatibility table at the bottom of this page to guide your decision. Be aware that this feature may cease to work at any time.

The appendStream() method of the SourceBuffer interface appends media segment data from a ReadableStream object to the SourceBuffer.

Syntax

sourceBuffer.appendStream(stream, maxSize);

Parameters

stream

The ReadableStream that is the source of the media segment data you want to append to the SourceBuffer.

maxSize

An unsigned long value indicating the maximum number of bytes that can be appended in this operation.

Return value

undefined.

Exceptions

None.

Example

TBD.

Browser compatibility

Desktop Mobile
Chrome Edge Firefox Internet Explorer Opera Safari WebView Android Chrome Android Firefox for Android Opera Android Safari on IOS Samsung Internet
appendStream
No
12-79
No
11
Only works on Windows 8+.
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No

See also

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https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/SourceBuffer/appendStream