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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.

Status

Limited availability

MDN documentation

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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
  • Firefox for Android
  • Safari
  • Safari on iOS

Usage (according to Chrome Platform Status)

~0.015% of page loads. More data at chromestatus.com.

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