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How do I enable WebGL for my browser?

Updated over 2 weeks ago

You need WebGL installed and enabled to use Vizard editing features and video rendering. This website will let you know if this is enabled: http://webglreport.com/

If your browser supports WebGL but it is currently disabled, please follow the steps below to enable it.

Steps to Enable WebGL in Chrome

  1. Open Chrome.

  2. Click the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner and select Settings.

  3. Go to the System section.

  4. Toggle Use graphics acceleration when available to the On position.

  5. Click Relaunch when prompted.

Steps to Enable WebGL in Firefox

  1. Open Firefox and type about:config into the address bar, then press Enter.

  2. Click "I accept the risk and continue" on the warning page.

  3. In the search bar, type webgl.disabled.

  4. Double-click the webgl.disabled entry to change its value from true to false.

  5. Next, search for webgl.force-enabled.

  6. Set the value for webgl.force-enabled to true by clicking the toggle icon on the far right.

  7. Restart Firefox to apply the new settings.

Steps to Enable WebGL in Safari

  1. Open Safari and go to Safari > Preferences from the menu bar.

  2. Click the Advanced tab.

  3. Check the box for Show Develop menu in menu bar at the bottom.

  4. A new Develop menu will appear in the menu bar. Click on it.

  5. Select Enable WebGL from the dropdown menu. If you see Enable WebGL 2.0, you can also select it from Develop > Experimental Features to enable that version.

Steps to Enable WebGL in Edge

  1. Open Edge settings by clicking the three dots in the top-right corner and selecting Settings.

  2. Go to the System and performance section in the left-hand menu.

  3. Ensure the Use hardware acceleration when available toggle is turned on.

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