VideoDecoder
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The VideoDecoder interface of the WebCodecs API decodes chunks of video.
Constructor
VideoDecoder.VideoDecoder()-
Creates a new
VideoDecoderobject.
Properties
VideoDecoder.decodeQueueSizeRead only-
An integer representing the number of decode queue requests.
VideoDecoder.stateRead only-
Indicates whether the underlying codec is configured for decoding.
Methods
VideoDecoder.configure()-
Enqueues a control message to configure the video decoder for decoding chunks.
VideoDecoder.decode()-
Enqueues a control message to decode a given chunk of video.
VideoDecoder.flush()-
Returns a promise that resolves once all pending messages in the queue have been completed.
VideoDecoder.reset()-
Resets all states including configuration, control messages in the control message queue, and all pending callbacks.
VideoDecoder.close()-
Ends all pending work and releases system resources.
Specifications
| Specification |
|---|
| WebCodecs # videodecoder-interface |
Browser compatibility
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