WebGLRenderingContext.getRenderbufferParameter()

The WebGLRenderingContext.getRenderbufferParameter() method of the WebGL API returns information about the renderbuffer.

Syntax

any gl.getRenderbufferParameter(target, pname);

Parameters

target
A Glenum specifying the target renderbuffer object. Possible values:
  • gl.RENDERBUFFER: Buffer data storage for single images in a renderable internal format.
pname
A Glenum specifying the information to query. Possible values:
  • gl.RENDERBUFFER_WIDTH: Returns a GLint indicating the width of the image of the currently bound renderbuffer.
  • gl.RENDERBUFFER_HEIGHT: Returns a GLint indicating the height of the image of the currently bound renderbuffer.
  • gl.RENDERBUFFER_INTERNAL_FORMAT: Returns a GLenum indicating the internal format of the currently bound renderbuffer. The default is gl.RGBA4. Possible return values:
    • gl.RGBA4: 4 red bits, 4 green bits, 4 blue bits 4 alpha bits.
    • gl.RGB565: 5 red bits, 6 green bits, 5 blue bits.
    • gl.RGB5_A1: 5 red bits, 5 green bits, 5 blue bits, 1 alpha bit.
    • gl.DEPTH_COMPONENT16: 16 depth bits.
    • gl.STENCIL_INDEX8: 8 stencil bits.
  • gl.RENDERBUFFER_GREEN_SIZE: Returns a GLint that is the resolution size (in bits) for the green color.
  • gl.RENDERBUFFER_BLUE_SIZE: Returns a GLint that is the resolution size (in bits) for the blue color.
  • gl.RENDERBUFFER_RED_SIZE: Returns a GLint that is the resolution size (in bits) for the red color.
  • gl.RENDERBUFFER_ALPHA_SIZE: Returns a GLint that is the resolution size (in bits) for the alpha component.
  • gl.RENDERBUFFER_DEPTH_SIZE: Returns a GLint that is the resolution size (in bits) for the depth component.
  • gl.RENDERBUFFER_STENCIL_SIZE: Returns a GLint that is the resolution size (in bits) for the stencil component.
  • When using a WebGL 2 context, the following value is available additionally:
    • gl.RENDERBUFFER_SAMPLES: Returns a GLint indicating the number of samples of the image of the currently bound renderbuffer.

Return value

Depends on the requested information (as specified with pname). Either a GLint or a GLenum.

Examples

gl.getRenderbufferParameter(gl.RENDERBUFFER, gl.RENDERBUFFER_WIDTH);

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
WebGL 1.0
The definition of 'getRenderbufferParameter' in that specification.
Recommendation Initial definition for WebGL.
OpenGL ES 2.0
The definition of 'glGetRenderbufferParameteriv' in that specification.
Standard Man page of the (similar) OpenGL API.
WebGL 2.0
The definition of 'getRenderbufferParameter' in that specification.
Editor's Draft Updated definition for WebGL 2.
OpenGL ES 3.0
The definition of 'glGetRenderbufferParameteriv' in that specification.
Standard Man page of the (similar) OpenGL ES 3 API.

Adds a new pname value:
gl.RENDERBUFFER_SAMPLES

Browser compatibility

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ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
getRenderbufferParameterChrome 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
WebGL2Chrome Full support 56Edge Full support 79Firefox Full support 51IE No support NoOpera Full support 43Safari No support NoWebView Android Full support 58Chrome Android Full support 58Firefox Android Full support 51Opera Android Full support 43Safari iOS No support NoSamsung Internet Android Full support 7.0

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See also