A browser plugin is a piece of executable computer code designed to extend the capabilities of a web browser. A plugin uses the web browser's Application Programming Interface to interface with the web browser while the plugin performs tasks that would be otherwise impossible from a web browser.
If a browser supports a plugin, the webmaster can place special content in the web page. Browsers that have the the correct plugin can view or play those embedded files.
Examples of plugins include (but are not limited to):
- Adobe's "Acrobat Reader" - Enables the web browser to read .PDF files
- Adobe's "Flash Player" - Enables the browser to display Flash files.
- Adobe's "Shockwave Player" - Enables the browser to display Shockwave files.
- Sun Microsystem's "Java Runtime Engine"
- Apple's "QuickTime" - Allows the web browser to play Apple .ACC audio and .MOV video files.
- Real Network's "RealPlayer" - Enables the web browser to play RealAudio and RealVideo files.
- Windows "Media Player " - Allows the web browser to play audio and video files
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