What is a texture atlas in OpenGL?

What is a texture atlas in OpenGL?

A texture atlas is a large texture that contains multiple smaller textures, allowing for efficient rendering.

How do I create a texture atlas for my game?

You can create a texture atlas by combining multiple images into one texture using image editing software or programmatically.

What are the benefits of using a texture atlas?

Using a texture atlas reduces the number of texture bindings, improving rendering performance and reducing draw calls.

Can you give me an example of how to implement a texture atlas in OpenGL?

Sure! You would load the atlas texture, then use texture coordinates to map the correct part of the atlas to your geometry.