---
title: "Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Filters"
docs: "Phaser v4.0.0"
url: https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/4.0.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-filters
site: Phaser - https://phaser.io
---

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# Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Filters

Scope: 
static
> Source: [src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L11](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v4.0.0/src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L11)  
Since: 4.0.0

## Static functions

### filterCamera

#### filterCamera: [Phaser.Cameras.Scene2D.Camera](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/4.0.0/class/cameras-scene2d-camera.md)


**Description:**

The Camera used for filters. You can use this to alter the perspective of filters. It is not necessary to use this camera for ordinary rendering.

This is only available if you use the `enableFilters` method.

**Tags:**

 - webglOnly


> Source: [src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L58](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v4.0.0/src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L58)  
Since: 4.0.0


---

### filters

#### filters: [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.FiltersInternalExternal](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/4.0.0/typedef/types-gameobjects.md#FiltersInternalExternal), null


**Description:**

The filter lists for this Game Object. This is an object with `internal` and `external` properties. Each list is a [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.FilterList](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/4.0.0/class/gameobjects-components-filterlist.md) object.

This is only available if you use the `enableFilters` method.

**Tags:**

 - webglOnly


> Source: [src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L73](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v4.0.0/src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L73)  
Since: 4.0.0


---

### filtersAutoFocus

#### filtersAutoFocus: boolean


**Description:**

Whether `filterCamera` should update every frame to focus on the Game Object. Disable this if you want to manually control the camera.

**Tags:**

 - webglOnly


> Source: [src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L125](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v4.0.0/src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L125)  
Since: 4.0.0


---

### filtersFocusContext

#### filtersFocusContext: boolean


**Description:**

Whether the filters should focus on the context, rather than attempt to focus on the Game Object. This is enabled automatically when enabling filters on objects which don't have well-defined bounds.

This effectively sets the internal filters to render the same way as the external filters.

This is only used if `filtersAutoFocus` is enabled.

The "context" is the framebuffer to which the Game Object is rendered. This is usually the main framebuffer, but might be another framebuffer. It can even be several different framebuffers if the Game Object is rendered multiple times.

**Tags:**

 - webglOnly


> Source: [src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L138](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v4.0.0/src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L138)  
Since: 4.0.0


---

### filtersForceComposite

#### filtersForceComposite: boolean


**Description:**

Whether the Filters component should always draw to a framebuffer, even if there are no active filters.

**Tags:**

 - webglOnly


> Source: [src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L162](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v4.0.0/src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L162)  
Since: 4.0.0


---

### maxFilterSize

#### maxFilterSize: [Phaser.Math.Vector2](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/4.0.0/class/math-vector2.md)


**Description:**

The maximum size of the base filter texture. Filters may use a larger texture after the base texture is rendered. The maximum texture size is at least 4096 in WebGL, based on the hardware. You may set this lower to save memory or prevent resizing.

**Tags:**

 - webglOnly


> Source: [src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L112](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v4.0.0/src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L112)  
Since: 4.0.0


---

### renderFilters

#### renderFilters: boolean


**Description:**

Whether any filters should be rendered on this Game Object. This is `true` by default, even if there are no filters yet. Disable this to skip filter rendering.

Use `willRenderFilters()` to see if there are any active filters.

**Tags:**

 - webglOnly


> Source: [src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L97](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v4.0.0/src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L97)  
Since: 4.0.0


---

## Static functions

### enableFilters

#### \<instance> enableFilters()


**Description:**

Enable this Game Object to have filters.

You need to call this method if you want to use the `filterCamera` and `filters` properties. It sets up the necessary data structures. You may disable filter rendering with the `renderFilters` property.

This is a WebGL only feature. It will return early if not available.

**Tags:**

 - webglOnly


**Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Filters](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/4.0.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-filters.md) - 


> Source: [src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L223](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v4.0.0/src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L223)  
Since: 4.0.0


---

### focusFilters

#### \<instance> focusFilters()


**Description:**

Focus the filter camera. This sets the size and position of the filter camera to match the GameObject. This is called automatically on render if `filtersAutoFocus` is enabled.

This will focus on the GameObject's raw dimensions if available. If the GameObject has no dimensions, this will focus on the context: the camera belonging to the DrawingContext used to render the GameObject. Context focus occurs during rendering, as the context is not known until then.

**Tags:**

 - webglOnly


**Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Filters](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/4.0.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-filters.md) - 


> Source: [src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L455](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v4.0.0/src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L455)  
Since: 4.0.0


---

### focusFiltersOnCamera

#### \<instance> focusFiltersOnCamera(camera)


**Description:**

Focus the filter camera on a specific camera. This is used internally when `filtersFocusContext` is enabled.

**Tags:**

 - webglOnly

**Parameters:**
| name | type | optional | description |
| ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- |
| camera | [Phaser.Cameras.Scene2D.Camera](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/4.0.0/class/cameras-scene2d-camera.md) | No | The camera to focus on. |


**Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Filters](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/4.0.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-filters.md) - 


> Source: [src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L524](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v4.0.0/src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L524)  
Since: 4.0.0


---

### focusFiltersOverride

#### \<instance> focusFiltersOverride([x], [y], [width], [height])


**Description:**

Manually override the focus of the filter camera. This allows you to set the size and position of the filter camera manually. It deactivates `filtersAutoFocus` when called.

The camera will set scroll to place the game object at the given position within a rectangle of the given width and height. For example, calling `focusFiltersOverride(400, 200, 800, 600)` will focus the camera to place the object's center 100 pixels above the center of the camera (which is at 400x300).

**Tags:**

 - webglOnly

**Parameters:**
| name | type | optional | description |
| ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- |
| x | number | Yes | The x-coordinate of the focus point, relative to the filter size. Default is the center. |
| y | number | Yes | The y-coordinate of the focus point, relative to the filter size. Default is the center. |
| width | number | Yes | The width of the focus area. Default is the filter width. |
| height | number | Yes | The height of the focus area. Default is the filter height. |


**Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Filters](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/4.0.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-filters.md) - 


> Source: [src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L554](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v4.0.0/src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L554)  
Since: 4.0.0


---

### renderWebGLFilters

#### \<instance> renderWebGLFilters(renderer, gameObject, drawingContext, [parentMatrix], [renderStep])


**Description:**

Render this object using filters.

This function's scope is not guaranteed, so it doesn't refer to `this`.

**Tags:**

 - webglOnly

**Parameters:**
| name | type | optional | default | description |
| ---- | ---- | -------- | ------- | ----------- |
| renderer | [Phaser.Renderer.WebGL.WebGLRenderer](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/4.0.0/class/renderer-webgl-webglrenderer.md) | No |  | The WebGL Renderer instance to render with. |
| gameObject | [Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/4.0.0/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md) | No |  | The Game Object being rendered. |
| drawingContext | [Phaser.Renderer.WebGL.DrawingContext](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/4.0.0/class/renderer-webgl-drawingcontext.md) | No |  | The current drawing context. |
| parentMatrix | [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.TransformMatrix](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/4.0.0/class/gameobjects-components-transformmatrix.md) | Yes |  | The parent matrix of the Game Object, if it has one. |
| renderStep | number | Yes | 0 | The index of this function in the Game Object's list of render processes. Used to support multiple rendering functions. |


**Returns:** [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.RenderWebGLStep](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/4.0.0/typedef/types-gameobjects.md#RenderWebGLStep) - 


> Source: [src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L289](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v4.0.0/src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L289)  
Since: 4.0.0


---

### setFiltersAutoFocus

#### \<instance> setFiltersAutoFocus(value)


**Description:**

Sets whether the filter camera should automatically re-focus on the Game Object every frame. Sets the `filtersAutoFocus` property.

**Tags:**

 - webglOnly

**Parameters:**
| name | type | optional | description |
| ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- |
| value | boolean | No | Whether filters should be updated every frame. |


**Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Filters](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/4.0.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-filters.md) - 


> Source: [src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L651](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v4.0.0/src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L651)  
Since: 4.0.0


---

### setFiltersFocusContext

#### \<instance> setFiltersFocusContext(value)


**Description:**

Set whether the filters should focus on the context. Sets the `filtersFocusContext` property.

**Tags:**

 - webglOnly

**Parameters:**
| name | type | optional | description |
| ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- |
| value | boolean | No | Whether the filters should focus on the context. |


**Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Filters](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/4.0.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-filters.md) - 


> Source: [src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L668](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v4.0.0/src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L668)  
Since: 4.0.0


---

### setFiltersForceComposite

#### \<instance> setFiltersForceComposite(value)


**Description:**

Set whether the filters should always draw to a framebuffer. Sets the `filtersForceComposite` property.

**Tags:**

 - webglOnly

**Parameters:**
| name | type | optional | description |
| ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- |
| value | boolean | No | Whether the object should always draw to a framebuffer, even if there are no active filters. |


**Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Filters](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/4.0.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-filters.md) - 


> Source: [src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L685](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v4.0.0/src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L685)  
Since: 4.0.0


---

### setFilterSize

#### \<instance> setFilterSize(width, height)


**Description:**

Set the base size of the filter camera. This is the size of the texture that internal filters will be drawn to. External filters are drawn to the size of the context (usually the game canvas).

This is typically the size of the GameObject. It is set automatically when the Game Object is rendered and `filtersAutoFocus` is enabled. Turn off auto focus to set it manually.

Technically, larger framebuffers may be used to provide padding. This is the size of the final framebuffer used for "internal" rendering.

**Tags:**

 - webglOnly

**Parameters:**
| name | type | optional | description |
| ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- |
| width | number | No | Base width of the filter texture. |
| height | number | No | Base height of the filter texture. |


**Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Filters](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/4.0.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-filters.md) - 


> Source: [src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L615](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v4.0.0/src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L615)  
Since: 4.0.0


---

### setRenderFilters

#### \<instance> setRenderFilters(value)


**Description:**

Set whether the filters should be rendered. Sets the `renderFilters` property.

**Tags:**

 - webglOnly

**Parameters:**
| name | type | optional | description |
| ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- |
| value | boolean | No | Whether the filters should be rendered. |


**Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Filters](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/4.0.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-filters.md) - 


> Source: [src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L702](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v4.0.0/src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L702)  
Since: 4.0.0


---

### willRenderFilters

#### \<instance> willRenderFilters()


**Description:**

Whether this Game Object will render filters. This is true if it has active filters, and if the `renderFilters` property is also true.

**Tags:**

 - webglOnly


**Returns:** boolean - Whether the Game Object will render filters.


> Source: [src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L202](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v4.0.0/src/gameobjects/components/Filters.js#L202)  
Since: 4.0.0


---

---

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