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Desynchronized 2D canvas

Limited availability
Tags: api Groups: 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.

Learning resources on MDN

Browser support

Baseline availability blocked since September 2021 by Firefox (43 months)

Usage (according to Chrome Platform Status)

~0.213% of page loads. More data at chromestatus.