# Shader

A Shader asset contains GLSL code for custom rendering effects. You can create a new Shader asset by clicking New Shader in the Asset Panel or by uploading a file with an extension of `.vert`, `.frag`, or `.glsl`.

To edit a Shader asset, right click on it in the Editor and select Edit.

## Inspector

[Image: Shader Asset Inspector]

The Shader asset inspector displays a preview of the GLSL shader code contained in the asset.

## Properties

This asset type has no configurable properties in the Inspector. It displays a read-only preview of the shader code.

:::tip
To use this asset in scripts, see [Asset Attributes](https://developer.playcanvas.com/user-manual/scripting/script-attributes/esm.md#asset-attribute).
:::