# 2048 | Browser Port Technical Specification
> The original open-source web puzzle: a browser-native companion to the port directory.
- **Canonical URL:** https://portedtobrowser.com/games/2048
- **Direct Launch URL:** https://play2048.co/
- **Original Platform:** Windows PC (2014)
- **Port Architecture:** Pico-8 / Web Native (Modern HTML5 Canvas / WebGL)
- **Asset Requirement:** Instant Play
- **Download Footprint:** 20 MB
- **Save Mechanism:** Browser LocalStorage/IndexedDB
- **Ported By:** Gabriele Cirulli / 2048 contributors
- **Source Code:** https://github.com/gabrielecirulli/2048
## Overview
2048 is a web-ported Windows PC classic compiled for modern browser execution using Modern HTML5 Canvas / WebGL.

Featuring responsive input handling, client-side memory management, and hardware-accelerated rendering, this port allows you to experience the authentic gameplay of 2048 with zero local software installation.
## Controls Guide
- Arrow Keys / WASD to move
- Action keys or mouse click to interact
- On-screen virtual touch controls enabled for mobile devices.
## Legal & Preservation Notice
2048 is the trademark and property of its original creators and copyright holders. This technical index links exclusively to third-party web ports and decompilations and does not host or distribute copyrighted game binaries.