HTML <embed> Tag


The embed element creates a container for an external resource, such as a web page, image, media player, or plug-in programmer.

The HTML <embed> tag is an HTML5 element used as a container for embedding external content such as an external programmer or a browser plug-in. Because of compatibility concerns, the <object> tag is more typically used to embed resources than the <embed> tag. This tag is sometimes referred to as the embed element.

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Attributes

Attribute Value Description
height pixels The height of the embedded information is specified.
src URL Specifies the location of the external file to be embedded.
type media-type Specifies the embedded content's media type.
width pixels The width of the embedded information is specified.

Supported Browsers

Element Chrome Firefox Safari Edge / IE Opera
<embed> Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes