The Mandelbrot viewer on WebGPU lets visitors explore the fractal through a browser page.

math.hws.edu/eck/js/mandelbrot/MBgpu.html
WebGPU homepage screenshot

About WebGPU

WebGPU is a browser-based Mandelbrot Set viewer. Visitors can drag on the image to draw a box to zoom into that area, with undo, redo, and preset zoom-in and zoom-out factors.

It provides controls for image size, maximum iterations, CPU worker count, color palettes, and XML import and export of examples. It is described as an experimental version, and WebGPU support depends on availability in the visitor's browser.

Key features

  • Drag on image to zoom into selected box
  • Undo and redo view changes
  • Set image size from presets or custom dimensions
  • Set MaxIterations from presets or custom value
  • Edit palette with standard options and color stops
  • Import and export examples as XML text
Best for: People who want to explore the Mandelbrot Set and adjust its rendering settings in a browser.
Good for
  • Offers preset and custom controls for image size and iteration count
  • Includes palette editor with standard palettes
  • Allows saving and reusing views through XML import and export
Watch out for
  • Described as an experimental version
  • WebGPU support depends on availability in the visitor's browser

WebGPU at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
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Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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WebGPU FAQ

How do I zoom into part of the image?
Drag on the image to draw a box, and the program will zoom in on that box.
How do I reuse a specific view?
Paste its XML code into the text input box and click Apply, or click Grab Current Example to get the XML for the current view for saving or editing.
How do I change colors?
Use Show Palette Editor or Apply Standard Palette, with options including Spectrum, Fire, Seashore, Forest, and Grayscale.
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