# Multimedia

You can fine-tune how images, sound, and animations appear in Web pages.

Tip: For instant access to most of the settings described on this page, press `F12`.

## Images

Most Web pages are made up of a combination of text and images. You can set Opera to always show all images, only show images that have already been downloaded (cached), or not show images at all.

Tip: Click the "Show Images" button on the Address bar (or press `G`) to turn images off and drastically increase speed.

Animated images are mostly advertisement banners. Turn animation off to get a calmer browsing experience.

## Embedded audio and video

Some Web pages contain video streams and background sounds. Disable embedded audio (turn them off) if you find them annoying.

## Java

Some sites use Java to offer interactive content on Web pages. Disable Java if you do not want to run Web-page Java applets on your computer.

Download Opera with Java support

Learn more about Java

## Plug-ins

Plug-ins are third-party software often used to enable multimedia in Web pages. You must download and install plug-in software for each type of plug-in content.

Disable plug-ins to avoid plug-in content in Web pages.

Tip: Opera can display a list of plug-ins currently installed on your computer.

Note: If you visit a Web site that requires a plug-in you have not installed, or if you have disabled plug-ins, the Web site will probably ask you to install a suitable plug-in.

Learn more about plug-ins

## JavaScript

JavaScript is a scripting language used to add certain functions to Web pages.

JavaScript may in rare cases be used intrusively and can therefore be turned off. Note, however, that some pages will not work without JavaScript.

Tip: To get technical information about JavaScript problems on a page, turn on the JavaScript console from Special » on the Window menu.

Learn more about JavaScript

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