This is an experimental technology
Because this technology's specification has not stabilized, check the compatibility table for the proper prefixes to use in various browsers. Also note that the syntax and behavior of an experimental technology is subject to change in future versions of browsers as the spec changes.
The OffscreenCanvas.transferToImageBitmap()
method creates an ImageBitmap
object from the most recently rendered image of the OffscreenCanvas
.
Syntax
ImageBitmap OffscreenCanvas.transferToImageBitmap()
Return value
An ImageBitmap
.
Examples
var offscreen = new OffscreenCanvas(256, 256); var gl = offscreen.getContext("webgl"); // ... some drawing using the gl context ... offscreen.transferToImageBitmap(); // ImageBitmap { width: 256, height: 256 }
Specifications
Currently drafted as a proposal: OffscreenCanvas.
Browser compatibility
Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic support | Not supported | 46 (46) [1] | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported |
Feature | Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basic support | Not supported | 46.0 (46) [1] | Not supported | Not supported | Not supported |
[1] This feature is behind a feature preference setting. In about:config, set gfx.offscreencanvas.enabled
to true
.
See also
- The interface defining this method,
OffscreenCanvas
ImageBitmapRenderingContext.transferImageBitmap()