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

window.URL.revokeObjectURL(objectURL);

Parameters

objectURL: A DOMString representing a object URL that was previously created by calling createObjectURL().

Return value

Void.

Examples

See Using object URLs to display images.

Specification

Specification	Status	Comment
File API The definition of 'revokeObjectURL()' in that specification.	Working Draft	Initial definition

Browser compatibility

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	Desktop						Mobile
	Chrome	Edge	Firefox	Internet Explorer	Opera	Safari	Android webview	Chrome for Android	Firefox for Android	Opera for Android	Safari on iOS	Samsung Internet
`revokeObjectURL` Experimental	Chrome Full support 8	Edge Full support 12	Firefox Full support 19 Notes Full support 19 Notes Notes `revokeObjectURL()` is no longer available within the context of a `ServiceWorker`.	IE Full support 10	Opera Full support 15	Safari Full support 6	WebView Android Full support Yes	Chrome Android Full support 18	Firefox Android Full support 19 Notes Full support 19 Notes Notes `revokeObjectURL()` is no longer available within the context of a `ServiceWorker`.	Opera Android Full support 14	Safari iOS Full support 6	Samsung Internet Android Full support Yes

Legend

Full support: Full support
Experimental. Expect behavior to change in the future.: Experimental. Expect behavior to change in the future.
See implementation notes.: See implementation notes.