# HTML canvas transform() Method

Canvas Object

## Example

Draw a rectangle, add a new transformation matrix with transform(), draw the rectangle again, add a new transformation matrix, then draw the rectangle again. Notice that each time you call transform(), it builds on the previous transformation matrix:

JavaScript:

var c=document.getElementById("myCanvas");
var ctx=c.getContext("2d");
ctx.fillStyle="yellow";
ctx.fillRect(0,0,250,100)
ctx.transform(1,0.5,-0.5,1,30,10);
ctx.fillStyle="red";
ctx.fillRect(0,0,250,100);
ctx.transform(1,0.5,-0.5,1,30,10);
ctx.fillStyle="blue";
ctx.fillRect(0,0,250,100);
Try it yourself »

## Browser Support

Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Opera, Chrome, and Safari support the transform() method.

Note: Internet Explorer 8 and earlier versions, do not support the <canvas> element.

## Definition and Usage

Each object on the canvas has a current transformation matrix.

The transform() method replaces the current transformation matrix. It multiplies the current transformation matrix with the matrix described by:

a | c | e
b | d | f
0 | 0 | 1

In other words, the transform() method lets you scale, rotate, move, and skew the current context.

Note: The transformation will only affect drawings made after the transform() method is called.

Note: The transform() method behaves relatively to other transformations made by rotate(), scale(), translate(), or transform(). Example: If you already have set your drawing to scale by two, and the transform() method scales your drawings by two, your drawings will now scale by four.

Tip: Check out the setTransform() method, which does not behave relatively to other transformations.

JavaScript syntax: | context.transform(a,b,c,d,e,f);

## Parameter Values

Parameter | Description | Play it
--- | --- | ---
a | Scales the drawing horizontally | Play it »
b | Skew the the drawing horizontally | Play it »
c | Skew the the drawing vertically | Play it »
d | Scales the drawing vertically | Play it »
e | Moves the the drawing horizontally | Play it »
f | Moves the the drawing vertically | Play it »

Canvas Object

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