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
- HTML (#concept-canvas-desynchronized), from HTML Workstream (WHATWG).
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 15 Released on 2021-09-20
- Safari on iOS 15 Released on 2021-09-20
Baseline availability blocked since September 2021 by Firefox (46 months)
Usage (according to Chrome Platform Status)
~0.204% of page loads. More data at chromestatus.
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