The HTML <embed> Element represents an integration point for an external application or interactive content (in other words, a plug-in).

Note: 
This topic documents only the element that is defined as part of HTML5. It does not address earlier, non-standardized implementation of the element.

Content categories:
Flow content, phrasing content, embedded content, interactive content, palpable content.

Permitted content:
None, it is an empty element.

Tag omission:
Must have a start tag, and must not have an end tag.

Permitted parent elements:
Any element that accepts embedded content.

DOM interface:
HTMLEmbedElement
