// troubleshooting guide · penpot
Penpot New Render Engine Slow
- Status
- Ongoing
- platforms:
- Web
- updated:
- November 15, 2026
- reports:
- 2
- Method
- how we research
RUNBOOK · penpot/webgl-render-engine-slow3 FIXES
// quick answer
If the new WebGL render engine lags on your files, report a repro file and keep working in smaller files. The team says it is still improving the renderer.
Most likely fix: Reduce file load
How to fix it
// try these in order, the most common fix is first
FIX 1Reduce file load
- 01Split boards across pages
- 02Close other tabs and GPU-heavy apps
Did this fix it?FIX 2Check browser acceleration
- 01In Chrome, open Settings > System and enable hardware acceleration if off
- 02Update graphics drivers
Did this fix it?FIX 3Send the team a repro
- 01Export the file
- 02Post it on community.penpot.app so staff can profile it
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
Panning and zooming lag on multi-board files after the new engine arrived.
Why it happens
- C-01New WebGL rendering path still being optimized
- C-02GPU or driver differences
- C-03Large multi-screen files
// this guide also covers
- penpot webgl slow
- penpot render engine lag
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