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
DOMString
representing a object URL that was previously created by callingcreateObjectURL()
.
Examples
Specifications
Specification | Status | Comment |
---|---|---|
File API The definition of 'revokeObjectURL()' in that specification. |
Working Draft | Initial definition |
Browser compatibility
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