Web/API/SourceBuffer/appendStream

ObsoleteThis feature is obsolete. Although it may still work in some browsers, its use is discouraged since it could be removed at any time. Try to avoid using it.

The appendStream() method of the SourceBuffer interface appends media segment data from a ReadableStream object to the SourceBuffer.

Syntax

sourceBuffer.appendStream(stream, maxSize);

Parameters

stream: The ReadableStream that is the source of the media segment data you want to append to the SourceBuffer.
maxSize: An unsigned long value indicating the maximum number of bytes that can be appended in this operation.

Return value

undefined.

Exceptions

None.

Example

TBD.

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
`appendStream` Deprecated'Non-standard'	Chrome No support No	Edge No support 12 — 79	Firefox No support No	IE ?	Opera No support No	Safari ?	WebView Android ?	Chrome Android ?	Firefox Android No support No	Opera Android ?	Safari iOS No support No	Samsung Internet Android ?

Legend

No support: No support
Compatibility unknown: Compatibility unknown
Non-standard. Expect poor cross-browser support.': Non-standard. Expect poor cross-browser support.
Deprecated. Not for use in new websites.': Deprecated. Not for use in new websites.