| 摘要 |
Embodiments of the invention provide a method for playing video and an Instant Messaging (IM) client. The method includes: after receiving a video link, displaying, by the IM client, the video link, summary information of a corresponding video and a local playing operation portal via a client window; after receiving a playing request from a user through the local playing operation portal, creating, by the client, a video playing window, obtaining the corresponding video according to the video link, and playing the obtained video via the created video playing window. By adopting the technical solution provided by embodiments of the invention, the obtained video may be played via the created video playing window. Subsequently, a user may be enabled to play the video simultaneously when employing an IM client. The integration of video playing and IM client may be implemented. And user experience may be improved. |
