Software application that enables users to access, retrieve, and view content on the World Wide Web. It acts as an interpreter between your device and web servers, transforming code written in languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript into readable text, clickable buttons, images, and videos. When you enter a web address (URL), the browser sends a request to a remote server, receives the website’s code in response, and renders it into a visual interface you can interact with. Common browsers include Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox — each with its own rendering engine and features for performance, privacy, and user experience.
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