# SDL_HINT_RENDER_VSYNC

A variable controlling whether updates to the SDL screen surface should be synchronized with the vertical refresh, to avoid tearing.

## Header File

Defined in [<SDL3/SDL_hints.h>](https://github.com/libsdl-org/SDL/blob/main/include/SDL3/SDL_hints.h)

## Syntax

```c
#define SDL_HINT_RENDER_VSYNC "SDL_RENDER_VSYNC"
```

## Remarks

This hint overrides the application preference when creating a renderer.

The variable can be set to the following values:

- "0": Disable vsync. (default)
- "1": Enable vsync.

This hint should be set before creating a renderer.

## Version

This hint is available since SDL 3.2.0.

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