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Rendering HTML as a WebGL Texture

2025

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  • Javascript
  • HTML
  • WebGL

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Small demo showing how to turn HTML markup into bitmap that can be used in canvas2d / WebGL for fancy effects.

I used this technique to create a chat, where the user can read incoming messages from a streamer chat while in VR. It also has substantial performance benefits if applied correctly.