Web platform features explorer - Desynchronized WebGL2 canvas

The optional desynchronized parameter of a canvas's getContext() method permits the browser to draw a WebGL2 canvas independently of the event loop. This can reduce drawing latency.

Status

Limited availability

MDN documentation

Desynchronized, in HTMLCanvasElement: getContext() method

Specifications

WebGL 2.0 Specification, from WebGL Working Group (Khronos Group).

Browser support

Chrome 81 Released on 2020-04-07
Chrome Android 75 Released on 2019-06-04
Edge 79 Released on 2020-01-15
Firefox ❌
Firefox for Android ❌
Safari ❌
Safari on iOS ❌

Usage (according to Chrome Platform Status)

~0.159% of page loads. More data at chromestatus.com.

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