Loading Iframe with Javascript Callback

To execute a callback when an IFRAME finishes loading, follow these steps:

Create the IFRAME and Load Handler

Create the IFRAME programmatically:

var iFrameObj = document.createElement('IFRAME');
iFrameObj.src = url;

Add a load handler to the IFRAME:

$(iFrameObj).load(function() {
  // handle iframe load
});

Access IFRAME Contents and Destroy It

Within the load handler, access the IFRAME's contents and destroy it:

function callback(iFrameObj) {
  // obtain iframe data
  var iframeData = $('body', iFrameObj.contentWindow.document).html();
  // destroy the iframe
  document.body.removeChild(iFrameObj);
}

Additional Considerations

• Ensure that if using timeouts for removal, set an appropriate delay to allow the IFRAME to load.
• Avoid cross-site requests as their contents cannot be accessed.
• Use jQuery for cross-browser compatibility and explicit load events.

Example

$('#myUniqueID').load(function() {
  if (typeof callback == 'function') {
    callback($('body', this.contentWindow.document).html());
  }
  setTimeout(function () {$('#frameId').remove();}, 50);
});