OpenGL

OpenGL is an application programming interface (API). It's a set of tools used by computer programmers to make 2D and 3D graphics in programs running on computers, cell phones, and other devices. Certain pieces of the set must be installed on computers or devices before they'll run the applications made with OpenGL, but on most machines OpenGL comes pre-installed.

Common applications include video games, virtual reality, scientific visualization, and flight or military simulation. It's commonly used by applications that run in Windows (where it faces fierce competition from Microsoft's own Direct3D), Mac OS X, and Linux operating systems. Its mobile version, OpenGL ES (of which 2.0 is the latest version) is used in many cell phones, including Apple's iPhone series.

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