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FIX: Browser Could Not Allocate Enough Memory for WebGL
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Updated onOctober 12, 2023
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Sometimes, when you try to access an online flash game or a project, you’re welcomed with the error messageThe browser could not allocate enough memory for the WebGL content.
If you are the developer of this content, try allocating less memory to your WebGL build in the WebGL player settings.
This isn’t a problem that you can encounter, and many users reportedYour browser does no support WebGLmessage, but we already covered this in a separate guide.
One user made sure to explain the nature of the problem onReddit.
[ERROR] most of the games I tried give me the error “Thebrowsercould not allocate enoughmemoryfor the WebGL content. If you are the developer of this content, try allocating lessmemoryto your WebGL build in the WebGL player settings”
Firstly, ensure that you meet the game’s system requirements. If that’s the case, start the troubleshooting procedure with the steps we provided below.
What browser supports WebGL?
All modern web browsers support WebGL. This includes, Chrome, Chromium, Firefox, Safari and many others.
If you’re wondering if your browser supports this technology, just visit theWebGL pageand check if the WebGL works.
With that said, we can continue and see how we can fixThe browser could not allocate enough memory for the webgl content, if you are the developer of this content, try allocating less memory to your webgl build in the webgl player settingserror.
How can I increase WebGL memory in browsers?
1. Use a dedicated gaming browser
Apart from the features that Opera already has, Opera GX comes with some exclusive features. This web browser targets mostly the gaming community.
Opera Gx comes with great gaming features:
Aside from that, Opera GX still offers the same features as other browsers, such asfree ad blocker and VPN, and social media services integrated (Facebook Messenger, Telegram, WhatsApp, and VK).
Within the Opera GX browser, you can always keep track of your RAM and CPU consumption.
That being said, to enable hardware acceleration:
Opera GX
2. Update the browser
If there’s an update available, Chrome will prompt you to install it. After the update, check to see if you still have out of memory WebGL issues.
3. Reset browser settings
4. Mozilla Firefox specific fix
Now check if the problem is resolved.
If you want to disable WebGL, follow the steps:
How do I optimize WebGL?
First off, set your optimization level toFasterin Build Player. In addition, you can set theException supporttoNonein player settings.
It’s also advised to check Profiler documentation to see how to properly use it. DisablingApplication.runInBackgroundcan also help you if you’re having optimization issues.
Lastly, useApplication.targetFrameRateto limit your frame rate and reduce CPU usage.
These are some of the WebGL player settings that you can use to optimize the content and improve your performance.
As you can see, this issue can be easily solved, and you can do that by following the instructions from this guide.
In case the issue still persists, perhaps ourWebGL hit a snag Google Chrome errorguide can help you out.
If you’re aware of another method to solve browser memory issues on Windows 10, share your troubleshooting steps in the comments section below.
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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, he’s a Windows 11 Privacy & Security expert.
