ShaderKit – A browser GLSL editor I built for my own art

What it does

ShaderKit is a browser-based GLSL shader studio with cloud rendering up to 8K. Built by a shader artist who needed tools for finishing work. - Cloud rendering up to 8K with 8×8 anti-aliasing - Loop debugging (examination mode, x-time mapping) - GIF export with dithering + filesize preview - AI-assisted editing (Vibe Mode) - Shadertoy compatible - Function library + shader lineage Free: Full editor, unlimited local rendering $7.99/mo: Cloud rendering + AI assist

ShaderKit is a powerful browser-based GLSL shader editor with cloud rendering up to 8K resolution. Features ShaderToy compatibility, seamless loop tools, GIF/video export, and real-time preview. Create stunning visual effects without any installation.

Welcome to ShaderKit , the most powerful browser-based GLSL shader editor with cloud rendering capabilities. Create stunning visual effects, animations, and generative art without any installation required. No download required. Start creating shaders right in your browser. Create a free account to save your work and access cloud rendering features. You don't have an active subscription. Subscribe to get 50,000 credits per month with Creator plan ($7.99/mo) or 175,000 credits per month with Studio Pro ($20/mo). Your subscription will cancel at the end of the current billing period. Copy this code to embed the shader on any website. The shader must be public for iframes on other sites…from shaderkit.com

In the maker’s words, at launch

I make fractal art with GLSL and got tired of fighting Shadertoy's limits when I wanted to actually finish and export pieces. So I built the tool I wanted: ShaderKit runs in the browser, fully ShaderToy-compatible, but adds the export pipeline that was missing for me. - Loop examination mode: visualizes the…

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