Desynchronized WebGL canvas

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

Baseline Status: This feature is currently Limited and is missing in at least one major browser engine.

Desktop Browser Engine Support

Google Chrome

81

Supported

Mozilla Firefox

—

Unsupported

Apple Safari

—

Unsupported

Microsoft Edge

79

Supported

Mobile Browser Engine Support

Chrome Android

75

Firefox Android

—

Safari iOS

—

Specifications and References

Specification ↗ Feature XML ↗

MDN Browser Compat Data Keys:

api.HTMLCanvasElement.getContext.webgl_context.options_desynchronized_parameter ↗