MediaDecodingConfiguration

The input to the decoding capabilities is represented by a MediaDecodingConfiguration dictionary.

https://w3c.github.io/media-capabilities/#dictdef-mediadecodingconfiguration

Extends

• MediaConfiguration

Properties

type

type: MediaDecodingType

MediaDecodingType represents the playback type.

https://w3c.github.io/media-capabilities/#dom-mediadecodingconfiguration-type

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keySystemConfiguration?

optional keySystemConfiguration: MediaCapabilitiesKeySystemConfiguration

For a MediaDecodingConfiguration to describe ENCRYPTED-MEDIA, a keySystemConfiguration MUST exist.

https://www.w3.org/TR/media-capabilities/#dom-mediadecodingconfiguration-keysystemconfiguration

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Last updated: Jul 22, 2026