---
title: "VideoJS player settings"
slug: "videojs-player-settings"
tags: ["Site Administrator", "Reference", "Totara Platform"]
updated: 2026-08-13T16:01:02Z
published: 2026-08-13T16:01:02Z
canonical: "totara.help/videojs-player-settings"
---

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# VideoJS player settings

You can configure the [VideoJS player](/totara-20/docs/configure-videojs-player) settings by going to *Quick-access menu > Plugins > Media players > VideoJS player*.

The following settings will be available.

| **Setting** | **Description** | **Notes** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video file extensions | The list of video formats supported by default is: html_video,.f4v,.flv VideoJS will try to use the browser's native video player when available. | - |
| Audio file extensions | The list of audio formats supported by default is: html_audio VideoJS will try to use the browser's native video player when available. | - |
| YouTube videos | Decide whether to use the VideoJS player for YouTube videos. | YouTube playlists are not yet supported by VideoJS. |
| CSS class for video | A CSS class that will be added to the <video> element. For example, the CSS class "vjs-big-play-centered" will place the play button in the middle. For details, including how to set a custom skin, see [docs.videojs.com](http://docs.videojs.com/). | - |
| CSS class for audio | Determine the CSS class that will be added to the <audio> element. | - |
| Limit size | If enabled, and width and height are not specified, the video will display with default width and height. Otherwise it will stretch to the maximum possible width. | - |

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