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Desynchronized 2D canvas

The optional desynchronized parameter of a canvas's getContext() method permits the browser to draw a 2D canvas independently of the event loop. This can reduce drawing latency.

Status

Limited availability

MDN documentation

Specifications

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 ❌ See bugzil.la/1536809
  • Firefox for Android ❌
  • Safari 15 Released on 2021-09-20
  • Safari on iOS 15 Released on 2021-09-20

Baseline availability blocked since September 2021 by Firefox (53 months)

Usage (according to Chrome Platform Status)

~0.292% of page loads. More data at chromestatus.com.

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