From 565e1739189f8d79dacdc1706cd0ae5162916785 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?andr=C3=A9s=20gonz=C3=A1lez?= Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:03:14 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] :books: Update troubleshooting WebGL doc (#10233) --- .../first-steps/troubleshooting-webgl.njk | 14 +++++++++----- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/user-guide/first-steps/troubleshooting-webgl.njk b/docs/user-guide/first-steps/troubleshooting-webgl.njk index bf241d0b1f..7188090ac8 100644 --- a/docs/user-guide/first-steps/troubleshooting-webgl.njk +++ b/docs/user-guide/first-steps/troubleshooting-webgl.njk @@ -1,18 +1,20 @@ --- title: Troubleshooting WebGL order: 5 -desc: Diagnose and fix common WebGL issues in Penpot with browser, GPU, and system checks so you can open the workspace canvas correctly. +desc: Diagnose and fix common WebGL issues in Penpot, enable WebGL rendering (Beta), and troubleshoot browser, GPU, and system checks. ---

Troubleshooting WebGL

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Availability note

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WebGL renderer is currently not available yet in Penpot production (design.penpot.app).

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Right now, this renderer is available only in testing environments. It is planned for an upcoming release and should be available soon.

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WebGL rendering (Beta)

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Since Penpot 2.16, optional WebGL rendering (Beta) is available on design.penpot.app and self-hosted instances. It is off by default.

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Turn it on from Your account → Settings or Workspace → Main menu → Preferences when you want a faster canvas for complex files.

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In this beta, WebGL applies to the design workspace canvas only. View mode and exports still use the legacy renderer, so some visual differences are expected. If the beta gets in your way, you can switch back to the legacy renderer at any time.

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For what is in scope today, what we are prioritizing next, and known visual differences, read What's next for the Penpot WebGL renderer on the Penpot Community.

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Penpot uses WebGL to render the design canvas. If WebGL is unavailable, Penpot cannot open the workspace canvas correctly.

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When WebGL rendering (Beta) is enabled, Penpot uses WebGL to render the design workspace canvas. If WebGL is unavailable in your browser, Penpot cannot use that renderer and the workspace canvas may not open correctly.

Sometimes WebGL appears enabled in your browser, but Penpot still cannot create a graphics context. This is usually related to browser settings, GPU acceleration, drivers, or temporary GPU overload.

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If this is your setup, collect diagnostics and contact support.

If the issue persists

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If WebGL rendering (Beta) is blocking your work, turn it off in Your account → Settings or Workspace → Preferences and continue on the legacy renderer while you report the issue.

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