Shader Editor APK v2.36.3 · Latest Version for Android
Shader Editor lets you write GLSL shaders on your phone with a live preview, then set any shader as an animated live wallpaper. Free and open source.
- Version
- 2.36.3
- Updated
- Oct 12, 2026
- Size
- 3.5 MB
- Requires
- Android 6.0+
- Developer
- Markus Fisch
- Category
- Personalization
- License
- MIT
- Package
- de.markusfisch.android.shadereditor
Screenshots
What's New in v2.36.3
- Add persistent runtime uniform for wallpapers
What is Shader Editor?
Shader Editor is a pocket playground for creative coding. You type OpenGL ES fragment shaders and see the result update behind your code as you write. When you like what you made, one tap turns it into a live wallpaper that can react to touches, sensors and even the battery level.
Key Features
- Live preview behind the code editor
- Syntax and error highlighting
- Use any shader as a live wallpaper
- Access to sensors, touch and battery level
- Import your own textures
Getting Started
Start from one of the bundled sample shaders and tweak the numbers to see what changes. Keep an eye on the FPS counter: heavy shaders as wallpapers can drain the battery.
Open Source and Privacy
Shader Editor is developed in the open by Markus Fisch and released under the MIT license. The code is hosted at github.com/markusfisch/ShaderEditor, so anyone can check what the app does. The version on this page has no ads or tracking libraries flagged by F-Droid.
How to Install Shader Editor APK
- Tap Download and get the Shader Editor v2.36.3 APK (3.5 MB).
- Optional: compare the file’s SHA-256 checksum with the one on the download page.
- Open the file and allow your browser or file manager to install unknown apps if asked.
- Tap Install. Updates from the same source install over this one and keep your data, because they are signed with the same key.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shader Editor free?
Yes. Shader Editor is free and open-source software released under the MIT license. It has no ads and no paid version is required to use it.
Is this Shader Editor APK safe?
The APK on this page is the original file published in the F-Droid repository, unmodified. Its SHA-256 checksum is listed on the download page so you can verify it, and the full source code is public.
What Android version does Shader Editor need?
Shader Editor v2.36.3 requires Android 6.0 or newer.
Where can I find the source code of Shader Editor?
The source code is available at https://github.com/markusfisch/ShaderEditor. You can read it, report issues or contribute there.
