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Help Center/Work with support/Troubleshoot/Optimize graphics performance on MacOS devices

Optimize graphics performance on MacOS devices

ANGLE (Almost Native Graphics Layer Engine) is a graphics processing engine in macOS used for managing graphics rendering of applications.

Currently, the system supports two graphics backend options:

  • OpenGL backend is the traditional graphics processing solution. However, with Apple planning to gradually discontinue its support, it may face performance risks, and some known driver issues will remain unsolved.
  • Metal backend is a modern graphics technology developed by Apple. It is optimized for Mac hardware and offers higher performance potential. Although still in refinement, it is stable for use and becomes the standard choice for the Apple ecosystem in the future.

To ensure long-term stability and performance of the applications, Motiff recommends switching to the Metal backend. This choice aligns with the technological development of the Apple ecosystem and improves the performance and stability of the applications.

Note: In macOS, Motiff may experience operational lag when the browser's ANGLE graphics backend is not configured as Metal.

To improve performance, Motiff will notify you when it detects this issue by showing a tooltip at the bottom of the editor and guiding you to switch the backend configuration. 'Optimize graphics performance on MacOS devices 1.png'

Steps

  1. 1.

    Open the Chrome browser and go to chrome://flags/ for settings. 'Optimize graphics performance on MacOS devices 2.png'

  2. 2.

    Type in Metal in the search bar. 'Optimize graphics performance on MacOS devices 3.png'

  3. 3.

    Change the setting to Metal or Default. 'Optimize graphics performance on MacOS devices 4.png'

    Tip: Selecting Default will allow the system to automatically choose the optimal graphics backend, which is usually Metal on macOS.

  4. 4.

    Click Relaunch at the bottom of the page to restart the browser. 'Optimize graphics performance on MacOS devices 5.png'

FAQ

  1. 1.

    Why is there no noticeable improvement after changing the settings?

    You can troubleshoot and resolve the issue by following these steps:

    • Browser not fully restarted: Close all browser windows and restart before trying again.
    • Browser cache not cleared: Clear the browser cache files and retry.
    • Outdated macOS version: Update macOS to the latest version and retry.
  2. 2.

    What should I do if other issues occur after modifying the settings?

    You can revert the settings to their original values at any time. If the issue remains, contact the Motiff technical support team at service@motiff.com.