Your Browser Does Not Support the Video Tag: Fixed

Get rid of this issue in no time with our comprehensive guide

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Key notes

If you want to show a video on your website there are multiple ways to do that. However, if you want to add the custom video using HTML5 you need to use the video tag.

Some users have reported that they get theBrowser does not support this video tagerror while trying toadd a video to their website.

Thisbrowserissuecan occur due to several reasons including incompatible video format as well as wrong syntax.

Follow the troubleshooting tips given below to fix theBrowser does not support the video tagerrorinFirefox, Chrome, and other web browsers.

Quick Tip:

If you’re looking for a privacy browser that’s less prone to glitches, we can recommend Opera One. It supports the WebM video format, and HTML5 video and audio formats are compatible with most apps.

It takes fewer resources than most of its counterparts, while still offering free VPN, ad-blocker, and battery-saver features. Not only that but Opera One comes with a built-in AI and has a modular AI-ready design for current and future AI technologies integration.

Opera One

How can I fixyour browser does not support the video tag?

1. Change MP4 toH264-MPEG-4 AVC format

2. Disable Hardware Acceleration

ForFirefox

ForGoogle Chrome

Note:Microsoft Edge Chromium users can follow the steps for Chrome to disable hardware acceleration.

3. Check the Video Path

Check HTML5 Doctype

Have the above steps proved to be helpful? Let us know in the comments area below.

Your Browser Does Not Support the Video Tag: Fixed#

Opera One#

How can I fixyour browser does not support the video tag?#

1. Change MP4 toH264-MPEG-4 AVC format#

2. Disable Hardware Acceleration#

3. Check the Video Path#