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WEBGL_lose_context WebGL extension

Widely available since 2020-10-30
Tags: api Groups: WebGL > WebGL extensions

The WEBGL_lose_context extension for WebGL 1.0 and 2.0 contexts simulates losing and restoring a WebGLRenderingContext or WebGL2RenderingContext.

Browser support

  • Chrome 26 Released on 2013-03-26
  • Chrome Android 26 Released on 2013-04-03
  • Edge 17 Released on 2018-04-30
  • Firefox 22 Released on 2013-06-25
  • Firefox for Android 22 Released on 2013-06-25
  • Safari 8 Released on 2014-10-16
  • Safari on iOS 8 Released on 2014-09-17