A Leading Collaborator on the Chromium Project

Igalia has been a key contributor to the Chromium project for years. Our expertise spans implementing new Web standards, optimizing browser architectures, and adapting Chromium for diverse use cases.

We are a well established consultancy in Chromium that have played a pivotal role in major developments, including advancing key CSS specifications, strengthening accessibility, and contributing to critical projects like Blink port to iOS. Likewise, our work on Ozone Wayland backend and other long-term upstream efforts aligns with the evolving needs of the Chromium community, ensuring a more open and capable Web for all.

Key Contributor to Blink, V8, and Chromium Upstream

Igalia is a long-standing and trusted contributor to the Chromium ecosystem, actively shaping the future of Blink, V8, and the wider project. Our team includes Committers, Owners, and Blink API Owners with deep expertise in upstream development. We drive key advancements to ensure Chromium remains cutting-edge.

We specialize in upstreaming new features, modernizing browser components, and helping reduce the delta between third-party downstream changes and Chromium’s mainline. Whether working alongside your development team or independently, we streamline contributions and align browser strategies with the evolution of Chromium. Our consistent presence at BlinkOn and other industry events reflects our commitment to collaboration and open-source leadership.

Expertise Across All Platforms: Windows, Android, macOS, iOS, Linux, and More

We bring deep expertise in adapting and optimizing Chromium across a wide range of platforms, ensuring seamless performance and integration. From enhancing GPU acceleration and windowing system support on Linux to refining Chromium’s behavior on Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS, we drive critical improvements across the ecosystem.

Our work includes leading efforts like Blink port to iOS, the migration of the legacy X11 backend to Ozone for modern Wayland support, optimizing rendering pipelines for embedded devices, and ensuring Chromium runs efficiently in diverse environments—from desktops and mobile devices to in-vehicle infotainment systems and other specialized hardware. No matter the platform, we help tailor Chromium to meet performance, compatibility, and user experience needs.

Specialists in Performance and Optimization

Igalia is dedicated to enhancing Chromium’s performance across a wide range of platforms and use cases. Our expertise spans optimizing rendering pipelines, reducing resource consumption, and improving GPU acceleration to ensure a smooth and efficient browsing experience.

Our knowledge of Chromium’s architecture and experience with performance tracing and profiling tools such as DevTools, Perfetto, and Telemetry enable us to identify bottlenecks, fine-tune performance metrics, and provide actionable insights to improve the efficiency and responsiveness of Chromium-based browsers.

Pioneering Web Platform, Specifications, and JavaScript Features

Igalia is at the forefront of advancing the Web platform, driving the implementation of modern Web standards and JavaScript features in Chromium. Our contributions include advancing CSS specifications like :has() and Grid, MathML, the Temporal API in JavaScript and essential layout, rendering, and accessibility improvements. We actively collaborate with standards bodies and browser vendors to shape the future of the Web, ensuring interoperability and consistency across platforms.

Consultancy, Maintenance, and Solutions for Chromium-Based Forks

Igalia provides expert consultancy for Chromium-based apps and platforms such as CEF, Electron and others. We also ensure the long-term maintenance of Chromium forks in order to stay up to date with upstream developments while meeting specific business needs. We assist clients with frequent rebases, reducing technical debt, and streamlining custom features to minimize the delta from mainline Chromium.

Our deep understanding of the codebase, strong relationships within the Chromium community, and active engagement with release cycles make us the ideal partner for maintaining and evolving Chromium-based projects.