Bitmap Class
Encapsulates a GDI+ bitmap, which consists of the pixel data for a graphics image and its attributes. A Bitmap object is an object used to work with images defined by pixel data.
For a list of all members of this type, see Bitmap Members.
System.Object
System.MarshalByRefObject
System.Drawing.Image
System.Drawing.Bitmap
[Visual Basic] <Serializable> <ComVisible(True)> NotInheritable Public Class Bitmap Inherits Image [C#] [Serializable] [ComVisible(true)] public sealed class Bitmap : Image [C++] [Serializable] [ComVisible(true)] public __gc __sealed class Bitmap : public Image [JScript] public Serializable ComVisible(true) class Bitmap extends Image
Thread Safety
Any public static (Shared in Visual Basic) members of this type are thread safe. Any instance members are not guaranteed to be thread safe.
Remarks
A bitmap consists of the pixel data for a graphics image and its attributes.
Requirements
Namespace: System.Drawing
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 2000, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional, Windows Server 2003 family, .NET Compact Framework
Assembly: System.Drawing (in System.Drawing.dll)