WebRTX
A WebGPU extension that adds ray tracing capabilities via a pure compute shader implementation, enabling hardware-accelerated rendering in browsers.
What is WebRTX?
WebRTX is a WebGPU extension that adds ray tracing capabilities to web browsers through a pure compute shader implementation. It enables developers to create real-time ray traced graphics in web applications by providing a Vulkan-inspired JavaScript API and supporting GLSL shaders. The project solves the problem of bringing hardware-accelerated ray tracing to the web without requiring native hardware support or custom browser builds.
Graphics developers and web engineers looking to implement real-time ray tracing in browser-based applications, particularly those familiar with Vulkan or WebGPU APIs.
Developers choose WebRTX because it offers a cross-platform, WebGPU-compatible ray tracing solution that works in any supporting browser, avoiding the need for hardware-specific extensions or custom browser builds. Its compute shader implementation ensures broad compatibility while providing a familiar Vulkan-based API.
Overview
WebGPU Ray Tracing eXtension
Use Cases
Best For
- Adding real-time ray tracing effects to web-based 3D applications
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