Define Audio Format in HTML5
In this article I will explain Audio Format in HTML5 and Brower Audio Compatibility.
Audio in HTML5
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The <audio> tag is used to add audio in web page or HTML page.
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When <audio> tag is not used, browser asks for plug-in or script for playing audio or music.
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<audio> tag is a paired tag.
HTML5 Audio supported three type format
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Ogg Vorbis Ogg is basically an open-source, patent-free, royalty-free version of MP3. This format will work in Firefox, Opera and Chrome only.
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MP3 The best-known compressed format is MP3. MP3 audio file support Chrome and Safari.
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Wav WAV is uncompressed audio. The Wav format will work in Firefox, Opera and Safari.
HTML5 Audio Compatibility
Browser
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Ogg Vorbis
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MP3
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Wav
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Chrome 3.0
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Safari 3 and 4
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Opera 10.5
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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Firefox 3.5
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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Inter Explorer 7 and 8
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No
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No
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No
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