gaussian-splat-lite 1.4.0 → 1.4.2

package/CHANGELOG.md

@@ -7,6 +7,31 @@ and this project follows [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/).
 
 ## [Unreleased]
 
+## [1.4.2] - 2026-10-24
+
+### Changed
+
+- Stochastic rendering now uses one triangle per Splat instead of a quad, reducing vertex and triangle counts on WebGL, WebGPU, and the WebGL2 fallback.
+- Neural denoising's `"quality"` mode no longer develops a worm-like pattern on fine detail during slow camera movement; detail there is slightly softer.
+
+## [1.4.1] - 2026-10-24
+
+### Added
+
+- Added experimental `NeuralDenoiseXR` for per-eye neural denoising in WebXR with `WebGLRenderer` and `WebGPURenderer`, including its WebGL2 fallback. See [Neural denoising](docs/NeuralDenoiseNode.md#webxr).
+
+### Changed
+
+- Neural denoising reduces noise and flicker on moving objects, including moving Splats. Both modes also use less GPU time while the camera moves. During camera movement, `"quality"` adds smoothing with slightly softer detail, while `"performance"` preserves more fine detail at slow speeds.
+
+### Removed
+
+- Removed `TAANode`, `TAAPass`, and the viewer's TAA option. Use `NeuralDenoiseNode` with `WebGPURenderer`, `NeuralDenoisePass` with `WebGLRenderer`, or `NeuralDenoiseXR` for WebXR. See [Neural denoising](docs/NeuralDenoiseNode.md).
+
+### Fixed
+
+- On `WebGPURenderer`'s WebGL2 backend, the neural denoiser's `depthTexture` stopped updating after a resize.
+
 ## [1.4.0] - 2026-10-21
 
 ### Added
@@ -119,7 +144,7 @@ and this project follows [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/).
 ### Changed
 
 - The default `minAlpha` is now `1 / 255` instead of `0.5 / 255`. Set `minAlpha: 0.5 / 255` to keep the previous look.
-- `TAAPass` is now used through `EffectComposer` with a final Three.js `OutputPass`; calling `taa.render(renderer)` on its own is no longer supported. Bloom and other effects go between the two passes without extra settings. Splat colors still match direct canvas rendering. `OutputPass` applies the renderer's tone mapping to the whole image, Splats included. See [TAAPass and TAANode](docs/TAAPass.md).
+- `TAAPass` is now used through `EffectComposer` with a final Three.js `OutputPass`; calling `taa.render(renderer)` on its own is no longer supported. Bloom and other effects go between the two passes without extra settings. Splat colors still match direct canvas rendering. `OutputPass` applies the renderer's tone mapping to the whole image, Splats included.
 
 ### Removed
 
@@ -635,7 +660,9 @@ and this project follows [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/).
 
 - Initial public release of the Three.js Gaussian Splatting renderer.
 
-[Unreleased]: https://github.com/WilliamLiu-1997/Gaussian-Splat-Lite/compare/v1.4.0...HEAD
+[Unreleased]: https://github.com/WilliamLiu-1997/Gaussian-Splat-Lite/compare/v1.4.2...HEAD
+[1.4.2]: https://github.com/WilliamLiu-1997/Gaussian-Splat-Lite/compare/v1.4.1...v1.4.2
+[1.4.1]: https://github.com/WilliamLiu-1997/Gaussian-Splat-Lite/compare/v1.4.0...v1.4.1
 [1.4.0]: https://github.com/WilliamLiu-1997/Gaussian-Splat-Lite/compare/v1.3.2...v1.4.0
 [1.3.2]: https://github.com/WilliamLiu-1997/Gaussian-Splat-Lite/compare/v1.3.1...v1.3.2
 [1.3.1]: https://github.com/WilliamLiu-1997/Gaussian-Splat-Lite/compare/v1.3.0...v1.3.1

package/README.md

@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ High performance 3D Gaussian Splatting (3DGS) renderer for **Three.js** with **W
 | --- | --- |
 | **WebGPU / WebGL2** | Use the same Three.js scene API with either renderer |
 | **Large-scene streaming** | Load RAD and SOG detail as the camera moves, with smooth transitions |
-| **Stochastic rendering** | Optional transparency mode, with built-in temporal anti-aliasing or an experimental neural denoiser to smooth it |
+| **Stochastic rendering** | Optional transparency mode, with an experimental neural denoiser to smooth it |
 | **Offscreen capture** | Render Splats to images, cube maps, and environment maps for reflections |
 | **SDF edits** | Recolor or hide parts of a model without moving Splats |
 | **Data and precision** | Load URLs, files, or bytes; place local models in large GIS/ECEF scenes |
@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ Sorted alpha blending is the default. To enable stochastic rendering:
 splatRenderer.stochastic = true;
 ```
 
-This mode produces visible noise. Smooth it with [temporal anti-aliasing](docs/TAAPass.md), or use the [experimental neural denoiser](docs/NeuralDenoiseNode.md) to help reduce trails behind moving objects. Both support WebGPU and WebGL2. See [Stochastic rendering](docs/StochasticRendering.md) for setup and requirements.
+This mode produces visible noise. Smooth it with the [experimental neural denoiser](docs/NeuralDenoiseNode.md), which supports WebGPU and WebGL2, including WebXR. See [Stochastic rendering](docs/StochasticRendering.md) for setup and requirements.
 
 ## Streaming large scenes
 
@@ -160,8 +160,7 @@ const streaming = new SogStreamScheduler({
 
 - [GaussianSplatRenderer](docs/GaussianSplatRenderer.md) — Rendering options, sorting, and on-demand rendering.
 - [Stochastic rendering](docs/StochasticRendering.md) — The optional transparency mode and how to smooth its noise.
-- [TAAPass and TAANode](docs/TAAPass.md) — Temporal anti-aliasing for WebGLRenderer and WebGPURenderer.
-- [NeuralDenoiseNode and NeuralDenoisePass (Experimental)](docs/NeuralDenoiseNode.md) — Neural denoising on WebGPU and WebGL2, for scenes with moving objects.
+- [Neural denoising (Experimental)](docs/NeuralDenoiseNode.md) — Neural denoising on WebGPU and WebGL2, including per-eye WebXR rendering with `NeuralDenoiseXR`.
 - [SplatCapture](docs/SplatCapture.md) — Offscreen images, pixel readback, cube maps, and environment maps.
 
 **Models**
@@ -197,8 +196,6 @@ See [Contributing](CONTRIBUTING.md#validation) for validation commands. `npm run
 
 Gaussian Splat Lite uses [Spark](https://github.com/sparkjsdev/spark) and [SuperSplat](https://github.com/playcanvas/supersplat) as reference implementations.
 
-Example model adapted from [shehabmekky](https://superspl.at/scene/c1e6297e) ([CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)).
-
 ## License
 
 Licensed under [Apache 2.0](LICENSE). See [NOTICE](NOTICE) and [third-party licenses](THIRD_PARTY_LICENSES.md) for attribution.