Transformations Methods

What is HTML Canvas

HTML Canvas uses element to draw the graphics. JavaScript is essential for drawing graphics on HTML Canvas. We can draw different types of shapes and lines including Canvas Lines, Canvas Rectangle, Canvas Circle, Canvas Curves, Canvas Gradients, Canvas Text, Canvas Images, etc....

Canvas Basics

Canvas Drawing Canvas Coordinates Canvas Lines Canvas Shapes Canvas Rectangle Canvas Circle Canvas Curves Canvas Gradients Canvas Text Canvas Images...

Canvas Properties

fillStyle property strokeStyle property shadowColor property shadowBlur property ShadowOffsetX property ShadowOffsetY property...

Canvas Methods

createLinearGradient() method createPattern() method addColorStop() method...

Line Styles Properties

lineCap property lineJoin property lineWidth property miterLimit property...

Rectangles Methods

rect() method fillRect() method strokeRect() method clearRect() method...

Paths Methods

fill() method stroke() method beginPath() method moveTo() method closePath() method lineTo() method clip() method quadraticCurveTo() method bezierCurveTo() method arc() method arcTo() method isPointInPath() method...

Transformations Methods

scale() method rotate() method translate() method transform() method setTransform() method...

Text Properties and Methods

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Pixel Manipulation

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Compositing & Image Drawing

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Reasons to Learn HTML Canvas

Canvas is used mostly in game development, it is essential to learn for creating web-based games. HTML Canvas allows you to create responsive graphics and visuals for different screen sizes. Canvas can also be used for visualizing data through charts, graphs, and diagrams....

Usage of HTML Canvas

Drawing Graphics: HTML Canvas is used for drawing 2D graphics and render it directly in the web browser. Game Development: HTML Canvas provides platform for building interactive and dynamic 2D games on the web. Chart and Data Visualization: HTML Canvas is used to draw charts, graphs, and different types visual representations of data....

FAQs on HTML Canvas

Q1. What is HTML Canvas? Ans. The HTML Canvas provides a drawing surface and using JavaScript we can create interactive and visually appealing content. Q2. What is the size of HTML Canvas by default? Ans. The HTML Canvas has a default width of 300px and a height of 150px. Q3. How can I draw shapes on the canvas? Ans. To draw rectangles, lines, and arcs we can use methods like fillRect(), strokeRect(), and arc() respectively. Q4. How do I make a transparent canvas in HTML5? Ans. The HTML Canvas are transparent by default. Q5. How do I clear the entire canvas? Ans. The method clearRect() is responsible to clear a specified rectangular area from coordinates (0, 0) to the canvas width and height....