OpenGL (Open Graphics Library) is a cross-platform application programming interface (API) for rendering 2D and 3D graphics. It provides a set of functions that allow a programmer to create graphical images, animations, and interactive programs. OpenGL is widely used in video games, scientific visualization, virtual reality, and other applications that require high-performance graphics rendering. It is supported on most operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. OpenGL is maintained by the Khronos Group, a non-profit industry consortium that develops open standards for graphics and multimedia APIs.