Encrypted Media Extensions

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Encrypted Media Extensions is a W3C specification that enables web applications to play encrypted audio and video content in HTML5 using Content Decryption Modules for digital rights management.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf HTML5-related specification
W3C Recommendation
web standard specification
abbreviation EME
acronym CDM
aimsTo enable interoperable encrypted media playback on the web
allows JavaScript control of encrypted media playback
negotiation of keys and licenses for media decryption
appliesTo web applications
web browsers
category digital rights management technology
web API
compatibleWith Apple FairPlay
Google Widevine
Microsoft PlayReady
controversy impact on open-source browser implementations
use of DRM on the open web
criticizedBy Electronic Frontier Foundation
criticizedFor embedding DRM into web standards
definedIn W3C Encrypted Media Extensions specification
designedFor HTML5 media elements
encrypted media streams
enables playback of encrypted audio content in web browsers
playback of encrypted video content in web browsers
use of DRM-protected media in HTML5
fullName Encrypted Media Extensions
hasSection MediaKeySession interface
MediaKeySystemAccess interface
MediaKeys interface
initialPublicationYear 2013
partOf Open Web Platform
primaryDomain digital rights management
web media playback
publisher W3C
World Wide Web Consortium
recommendationYear 2017
relatedTo Content Decryption Module
linked to: DRM

HTML5
Media Source Extensions
requires integration with a Content Decryption Module
support from browser vendors
specifies APIs for encrypted media playback
interfaces for working with Content Decryption Modules
standardizedBy W3C
World Wide Web Consortium
status W3C Recommendation
supports multiple DRM systems via different CDMs
usesConcept Content Decryption Module
linked to: DRM

digital rights management
encryption keys
license server

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Open Web Platform hasComponent Encrypted Media Extensions
W3C Web Application technologies includesStandard Encrypted Media Extensions
Media Source Extensions relatedTo Encrypted Media Extensions
Encrypted Media Extensions fullName Encrypted Media Extensions
Encrypted Media Extensions definedIn W3C Encrypted Media Extensions specification
linked to: Encrypted Media Extensions
web-platform-tests tests Encrypted Media Extensions