This is an experimental technology
Check the Browser compatibility table carefully before using this in production.
The ImageBitmap.close() method disposes of all graphical resources associated with an ImageBitmap.
Syntax
void ImageBitmap.close()
Examples
var offscreen = new OffscreenCanvas(256, 256);
var gl = offscreen.getContext('webgl');
// ... some drawing using the gl context ...
var bitmap = offscreen.transferToImageBitmap();
// ImageBitmap { width: 256, height: 256 }
bitmap.close();
// ImageBitmap { width: 0, height: 0 } -- disposed
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| HTML Living Standard The definition of 'close()' in that specification. |
Living Standard |
Browser compatibility
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| Feature | Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | 52 | ? | 46 | No | 37 | No |
| Feature | Android webview | Chrome for Android | Edge mobile | Firefox for Android | Opera Android | iOS Safari | Samsung Internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | 52 | 52 | ? | 46 | 37 | No | 6.0 |
See also
- The interface defining this method,
ImageBitmap.