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Description

The PlayCanvas Engine delivers outstanding performance, even on older devices like the iPhone 4S. To achieve rapid loading times, PlayCanvas incorporates various features including script concatenation, minification, and the deferred loading of non-essential assets among others. In addition to its performance capabilities, PlayCanvas offers numerous collaborative features that allow team members to communicate directly within the Editor environment. Renowned as the top WebGL game engine globally, PlayCanvas is utilized by both large studios and indie developers to craft games for desktop and mobile browsers. If you're struggling with a game engine that lacks adequate support for WebGL, especially on mobile platforms, PlayCanvas is your ideal solution. It serves as the fundamental technology behind Snap Games, the innovative gaming platform integrated within Snapchat. Thanks to PlayCanvas, HTML5 games can now achieve a level of aesthetics and functionality comparable to native games. This transformation marks a significant evolution in the gaming experience offered through web technologies.

Description

WebGL is an open, cross-platform web standard that serves as a low-level 3D graphics API derived from OpenGL ES, and it is accessed through ECMAScript using the HTML5 Canvas element. For those who are familiar with OpenGL ES 2.0, WebGL will feel familiar as it is a Shader-based API that utilizes GLSL and employs constructs that closely mirror the original OpenGL ES API. The implementation of WebGL adheres closely to the specifications of OpenGL ES, although it makes certain adjustments to accommodate the expectations of developers working in memory-managed languages like JavaScript. The initial version, WebGL 1.0, supports features from OpenGL ES 2.0, while the subsequent version, WebGL 2.0, aligns with the OpenGL ES 3.0 API. By enabling 3D graphics directly in the browser without the need for plugins, WebGL significantly enhances web development. Prominent web browsers, including Apple’s Safari, Google’s Chrome, Microsoft’s Edge, and Mozilla’s Firefox, actively participate in the WebGL Working Group. Developers can also find valuable discussions and resources about WebGL on platforms like Google Groups and StackOverflow, which can help them navigate the intricacies of 3D web applications. This collaborative environment encourages innovation and fosters a community of developers passionate about harnessing the power of 3D graphics on the web.

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API Access

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Integrations

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Exclusive Addons
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Google
Google Chrome
Google Cloud Platform
Intratech 3D PDF Exporter
LiveKit
ML Console
Microsoft Edge
MolView
Mozilla Firefox
Safari
Slack
Stack Overflow for Teams
SuperMap GIS
Union Avatars
Viz4D

Integrations

8th Wall
Avaturn
Cocos Creator
Exclusive Addons
Gideros
Google
Google Chrome
Google Cloud Platform
Intratech 3D PDF Exporter
LiveKit
ML Console
Microsoft Edge
MolView
Mozilla Firefox
Safari
Slack
Stack Overflow for Teams
SuperMap GIS
Union Avatars
Viz4D

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

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Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

PlayCanvas

Website

playcanvas.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

KHRONOS

Country

United States

Website

www.khronos.org/webgl/

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