WebGLRenderingContext.createFramebuffer()

The WebGLRenderingContext.creatFramebuffer() method of the WebGL API creates and initializes a WebGLFramebuffer object.

Syntax

WebGLFramebuffer gl.createFramebuffer();

Parameters

None.

Return value

A WebGLFramebuffer object.

Examples

Creating a frame buffer

var canvas = document.getElementById('canvas');
var gl = canvas.getContext('webgl');
var framebuffer = gl.createFramebuffer();

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
WebGL 1.0
The definition of 'createFramebuffer' in that specification.
Recommendation Initial definition.
OpenGL ES 2.0
The definition of 'glGenFramebuffers' in that specification.
Standard Man page of the (similar) OpenGL API.

Browser compatibility

FeatureChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafari
Basic support912411125.1
FeatureAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidEdge mobileFirefox for AndroidIE mobileOpera AndroidiOS Safari
Basic support Yes25 Yes Yes11128.1

See also

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