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HTTP file transfer

See HTTP download.



HTTP download

A widely used method for retrieving files from servers on the Internet. All the graphic elements, images and other related files that make up a Web page are downloaded using the HTTP protocol. In addition, when users specifically choose an image, video, PDF document or other file to download, they are generally using HTTP as well. See progressive download and HTTP.



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HTML5 local storageHTTP GET
HTML5 videoHTTP header
HTPCHTTP Live Streaming
HTSHTTP-NG
HTTPHTTP POST
HTTP/1.0 404 Object Not FoundHTTP proxy
HTTP/2HTTP request header
HTTP downloadHTTP response header
HTTP Dynamic StreamingHTTP return codes
HTTP error codesHTTP server

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