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Check the Browser compatibility table carefully before using this in production.
The remove() method of the SourceBuffer interface removes media segments within a specific time range from the SourceBuffer. This method can only be called when SourceBuffer.updating equals false. If SourceBuffer.updating is not equal to false, call SourceBuffer.abort().
Syntax
sourceBuffer.remove(start, end);
Parameters
- start
- A double representing the start of the time range, in seconds.
- end
- A double representing the end of the time range, in seconds.
Returns
Void.
Errors
The following errors may be thrown when calling this method.
| Error | Explanation |
|---|---|
InvalidAccessError |
The MediaSource.duration property is equal to NaN, the start parameter is negative or greater than MediaSource.duration, or the end parameter is less than or equal to start or equal to NaN. |
InvalidStateError |
The SourceBuffer.updating property is equal to true, or this SourceBuffer has been removed from the MediaSource. |
Example
TBD.
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Media Source Extensions The definition of 'remove()' in that specification. |
Recommendation | Initial definition. |
Browser compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | 31 23 — 31 -webkit- | 12 | 42 | 113 | 15 | 8 |
| Feature | Android webview | Chrome for Android | Edge mobile | Firefox for Android | Opera Android | iOS Safari | Samsung Internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | 33 | ? | Yes | No | 30 | No | ? |
1. Limited support to a whitelist of sites, for example YouTube, Netflix, and other popular streaming sites. The whitelist was removed when Media Source Extensions was enabled by default in Firefox 42.
2. From version 25 until version 42 (exclusive): this feature is behind the media.mediasource.enabled preference. To change preferences in Firefox, visit about:config.
3. Only works on Windows 8+.