Java 2D^TM Graphics and Imaging

The Java 2D^TM API is a set of classes for advanced 2D graphics and imaging. It encompasses line art, text, and images in a single comprehensive model. The API provides extensive support for image compositing and alpha channel images, a set of classes to provide accurate color space definition and conversion, and a rich set of display-oriented imaging operators. These classes are provided as additions to the java.awt and java.awt.image packages.

Java 2D Enhancements

New Java 2D Features in J2SE 5.0 - A list of features added to the Java 2D API for J2SE 5.0.
New Java 2D Features in Java 2 SDK, v1.4 - Features added for v1.4.0.
System Properties for Java 2D Technology - A list of unsupported properties that you can use to customize how the 2D painting system operates.

Java 2D API Guide (1.4)

Java 2D API Guide: Enhanced Graphics and Imaging for Java.
Read the README for instructions on how to run the code samples used in the Imaging chapter of the Java2D API Guide.

2D Graphics Tutorial

The 2D Graphics trail in The Java Tutorial demonstrates how to display and print 2D graphics.

Java 2D API Specification

Java 2D API Specification - a list of the packages and classes included in the Java 2D API.

For More Information

See the Java Software website:

The Java 2D Home Page
The JFC Home Page
High Performance Graphics White Paper

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Java 2DTM Graphics and Imaging

Java 2D^TM Graphics and Imaging