This is an experimental technology
Because this technology's specification has not stabilized, check the compatibility table for usage in various browsers. Also note that the syntax and behavior of an experimental technology is subject to change in future versions of browsers as the specification changes.
The URL.revokeObjectURL() static method releases an existing object URL which was previously created by calling URL.createObjectURL(). Call this method when you've finished using an object URL to let the browser know not to keep the reference to the file any longer.
window.URL.revokeObjectURL(objectURL);
DOMString representing the object URL that was created by calling URL.createObjectURL().See Using object URLs to display images.
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| File API The definition of 'URL' in that specification. | Working Draft | Initial definition |
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari (WebKit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | 8.0[1] | 4.0 (2.0) | 10.0 | 15.0 | 6.0[1] 7.0 |
| Feature | Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Phone | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | (Yes)[1] | 14.0 (14.0) | (Yes) | 15.0 | 6.0[1] 7.0 |
[1] Implemented with URL prefixed as webkitURL.
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https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/URL/revokeObjectURL