ImageBitmapRenderingContext.transferImageBitmap()

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 ImageBitmapRenderingContext.transferImageBitmap() method displays the given ImageBitmap in the canvas associated with this rendering context. The ownership of the ImageBitmap is transferred to the canvas as well.

Syntax

void ImageBitmapRenderingContext.transferImageBitmap(bitmap)

Parameters

bitmap: An ImageBitmap object to transfer.

Examples

HTML

<canvas id="htmlCanvas"></canvas>

JavaScript

var htmlCanvas = document.getElementById("htmlCanvas").getContext("bitmaprenderer");

// Draw a WebGL scene offscreen
var offscreen = new OffscreenCanvas(256, 256);
var gl = offscreen.getContext("webgl");

// ... some drawing using the gl context ...

// Transfer the current frame to the visible canvas
var bitmap = offscreen.transferToImageBitmap();
htmlCanvas.transferImageBitmap(bitmap);

Specifications

Currently drafted as a proposal: OffscreenCanvas.

Feature	Chrome	Firefox (Gecko)	Internet Explorer	Opera	Safari
Basic support	Not supported	46 (46)	Not supported	Not supported	Not supported

Feature	Android	Firefox Mobile (Gecko)	IE Mobile	Opera Mobile	Safari Mobile
Basic support	Not supported	46.0 (46)	Not supported	Not supported	Not supported

ImageBitmapRenderingContext.transferImageBitmap()

Syntax

Parameters

Examples

HTML

JavaScript

Specifications

Browser compatibility

See also

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