Shader Editor

Name: Shader Editor
Rating: 4.78125 (1005 reviews)
Author: Markus Fisch

By: Markus Fisch

Create GLSL shaders and use them as live wallpaper.

Features & Capabilities

Shader Editor is an open-source Chrome extension designed for creating and using GLSL shaders as live wallpapers. It offers live preview capabilities either in the background or on an extra screen, combined with features like syntax and error highlighting, FPS display, and support for multiple touches. Users can import their own textures, access hardware sensor data, and utilize wallpaper offset support to enhance their visual experience.

Designed with efficiency in mind, the extension disables rendering when battery levels are low to save power and ensure smooth performance. While error reporting is available on most devices, some models may restrict this feature. Shader Editor is perfect for developers and enthusiasts who want customizable, dynamic wallpapers with real-time shader rendering capabilities. For full source code and bug reporting, visit the official GitHub repository.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Art Developer Tools

By:

Markus Fisch

Downloads:

86,146 139

Rating:

4.78

(1,005) 1 new ratings

Version:

2.36.2 Last updated: 2026-04-22

Version code:

Creation date:

2013-06-02

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
de.markusfisch.android.shadereditor.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Size:

3.80MB

Email:

*****@markusfisch.de

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-11

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# 227,928 ▲ 1,873

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Markus Fisch

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.markusfisch.android.shadereditor

Email:

*****@markusfisch.de

Website:

http://markusfisch.de

User Reviews

Shader Editor is a popular and well-regarded app for coding and experimenting with GLSL shaders on Android. Users appreciate its ability to create interactive live wallpapers and the developer's active support. However, common issues include editor slowdowns with complex shaders, crashes from code errors, and intrusive auto-compilation. Some users desire better exporting capabilities, clearer wallpaper setup instructions, and enhanced features like audio uniforms and multi-shader support. Overall, it's a powerful and creative tool with room for improvements in stability and usability.

Pros

Great for learning and experimenting with shader programming on mobile devices.
Ability to set custom shaders as live wallpapers with interactive features.
No ads or bloat, offering a smooth and focused user experience.
Developer is responsive and actively maintains the app's GitHub repository.
The app supports creative freedom and has a straightforward workflow for shader editing.

Cons

The editor can become slow or laggy, especially with complex shaders or on slower devices.
Crashes occur due to broken shader code and inadequate error handling, forcing data deletion to recover.
Automatic compilation on code changes can be intrusive and interrupt typing; users prefer manual compilation options.
Difficulty in exporting shader output as images or videos and unclear methods to set the app as wallpaper on some devices.
Lack of some requested features such as multi-shader rendering, audio input uniforms, and better keyboard support.