URL.revokeObjectURL()
The URL.revokeObjectURL() static method releases an existing object URL which was previously created by calling URL.createObjectURL().
Call this method when you've finished using an object URL to let the browser know not to keep the reference to the file any longer.
Note: This feature is available in Web Workers
Note: This method is not available from service workers, due to issues with the Blob interface's life cycle and the potential for leaks.
Syntax
URL.revokeObjectURL(objectURL)
Parameters
objectURL-
A
DOMStringrepresenting a object URL that was previously created by callingcreateObjectURL().
Examples
See Using object URLs to display images.
Specifications
| Specification |
|---|
| File API # dfn-revokeObjectURL |
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 | |
revokeObjectURL |
19 |
12 |
19
revokeObjectURL() is no longer available within the context of a ServiceWorker. |
10 |
15 |
6 |
≤37 |
25 |
19
revokeObjectURL() is no longer available within the context of a ServiceWorker. |
14 |
6 |
1.5 |
See also
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https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/URL/revokeObjectURL