Chapter 299: Failed to acquire WebGL2 context

Core Idea

You may see an error like this when rendering a composition that uses WebGL:

Key Concepts

• Fix: use the ANGLE renderer
• CLI
• Server-side rendering APIs
• Remotion Studio
• Machines without a GPU
• Related

Code Examples

Failed to acquire WebGL2 context for blur effect. Pass --gl=angle when using the CLI, set chromiumOptions: { gl: "angle" } when using SSR APIs, or set "OpenGL render backend" to "angle" in the Advanced section when rendering in the Studio. See https://remotion.dev/docs/troubleshooting/webgl2-context

• What it demonstrates: Usage pattern for Failed to acquire WebGL2 context from the official docs.

Key Takeaways

1. Understand fix: use the angle renderer when working with Failed to acquire WebGL2 context.
2. Understand cli when working with Failed to acquire WebGL2 context.
3. Understand server-side rendering apis when working with Failed to acquire WebGL2 context.
4. Understand remotion studio when working with Failed to acquire WebGL2 context.
5. Understand machines without a gpu when working with Failed to acquire WebGL2 context.

Connects To

• Cors Issues: related page in the Troubleshooting & Errors section.
• Enametoolong: related page in the Troubleshooting & Errors section.
• Font Picker: related page in the Troubleshooting & Errors section.