WebGLRenderingContext.createBuffer()

The WebGLRenderingContext.createBuffer() method of the WebGL API creates and initializes a WebGLBuffer storing data such as vertices or colors.

Syntax

WebGLBuffer gl.createBuffer();

Parameters

None.

Return value

A WebGLBuffer storing data such as vertices or colors.

Examples

Creating a buffer

var canvas = document.getElementById('canvas');
var gl = canvas.getContext('webgl');
var buffer = gl.createBuffer();

Specifications

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

Browser compatibility

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
createBufferChrome Full support 9Edge Full support 12Firefox Full support 4IE Full support 11Opera Full support 12Safari Full support 5.1WebView Android Full support YesChrome Android Full support 25Firefox Android Full support YesOpera Android Full support 12Safari iOS Full support 8Samsung Internet Android Full support 1.5

Legend

Full support
Full support

See also