---
name: "al_get_opengl_variant"
section: "3alleg5"
platform: "linux"
package: "allegro5-doc"
version: "2:5.2.10.1+dfsg-1"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/al_get_opengl_variant/3alleg5"
---

# al\_get\_opengl\_variant(3alleg5)

Allegro 5 API

## NAME

al\_get\_opengl\_variant - Allegro 5 API

## SYNOPSIS

-

  ```
  #include <allegro5/allegro_opengl.h>
  int al_get_opengl_variant(void)
  ```

## DESCRIPTION

Returns the variant or type of OpenGL used on the running platform. This function can be called before creating a display or setting properties for new displays. Possible values are:

- ALLEGRO\_DESKTOP\_OPENGL

  Regular OpenGL as seen on desktop/laptop computers.

- ALLEGRO\_OPENGL\_ES

  Trimmed down version of OpenGL used on many small consumer electronic devices such as handheld (and sometimes full size) consoles.

## SEE ALSO

al\_get\_opengl\_version(3alleg5)