What is GDI+? and how to download gdiplus.lib?

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What is GDI+?
To set jpg or bitmap or tif image in MFC application I read that gdiplus.lib is needed.
So from where I can download this lib file? And What is actual functionality of GDI+

Posted 5-Jul-12 20:50pm

Shashwat Mehta

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Prasad_Kulkarni · Answer 1 · 2012-07-05T20:54:00

GDI stands for Graphic Device Interface.
Windows GDI+ is a class-based API for C/C++ programmers.

It enables applications to use graphics and formatted text on both the video display and the printer.

Applications based on the Microsoft Win32 API do not access graphics hardware directly. Instead, GDI+ interacts with device drivers on behalf of applications.
See basics of GDI+ on CP
Introduction to GDI+ in .NET[^]

Get more on
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/ms533798(v=vs.85).aspx[^]

Refer this answer about GDI+
What is GDI+ Window and how do I get rid of it?[^]

Jochen Arndt · Answer 2 · 2012-07-05T20:57:00

Solution 2

If you are not using an ancient Windows version, GDI+ is already present on your system. Use GDI+ at MSDN[^] as a starting point.

Posted 5-Jul-12 20:57pm

Jochen Arndt