How do I embed mp4 videos on html?

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I want to make a site that has videos, how do I embed mp4 videos on html? I have tried <embed src="helloworld.mp4"> but it doesn't work.

@KomninosK: refer this link http://stackoverflow.com/questions/12878068/video-format-or-mime-type-is-not-supported — pcs, May 09 '15 at 09:51

score 9 · Accepted Answer · answered May 09 '15 at 09:26

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In html5 you can use video tag

<video width="320" height="240" controls>
<source src="movie.mp4" type="video/mp4">
</video>

answered May 09 '15 at 09:26

Simon

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score 0 · Answer 2 · answered May 09 '15 at 09:25

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You should upload them on a host, then embed them.

(for example youtube, dailymotion, firedrive, sockshare)

answered May 09 '15 at 09:25

o07l

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Of course, upload it on youtube and embed it to your site. – o07l May 09 '15 at 09:28

score 0 · Answer 3 · edited May 09 '15 at 10:57

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   <html>
    <body>

    <video width="320" height="240" controls>
      <source src="video.mp4" type="video/mp4">
   </video>

    </body>
    </html>

edited May 09 '15 at 10:57

pcs

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answered May 09 '15 at 10:26

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Could you please add more details about the solution you provide? – abarisone May 09 '15 at 10:39

How do I embed mp4 videos on html?

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