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# GtkImage

## Name

GtkImage -- A widget displaying an image

## Synopsis

    #include <gtk/gtk.h>

    struct      GtkImage;
    enum        GtkImageType;
    void        gtk_image_get_icon_set          (GtkImage *image,
                                                 GtkIconSet **icon_set,
                                                 GtkIconSize *size);
    void        gtk_image_get_image             (GtkImage *image,
                                                 GdkImage **gdk_image,
                                                 GdkBitmap **mask);
    GdkPixbuf*  gtk_image_get_pixbuf            (GtkImage *image);
    void        gtk_image_get_pixmap            (GtkImage *image,
                                                 GdkPixmap **pixmap,
                                                 GdkBitmap **mask);
    void        gtk_image_get_stock             (GtkImage *image,
                                                 gchar **stock_id,
                                                 GtkIconSize *size);
    GdkPixbufAnimation* gtk_image_get_animation (GtkImage *image);
    GtkImageType gtk_image_get_storage_type     (GtkImage *image);
    GtkWidget*  gtk_image_new_from_file         (const gchar *filename);
    GtkWidget*  gtk_image_new_from_icon_set     (GtkIconSet *icon_set,
                                                 GtkIconSize size);
    GtkWidget*  gtk_image_new_from_image        (GdkImage *image,
                                                 GdkBitmap *mask);
    GtkWidget*  gtk_image_new_from_pixbuf       (GdkPixbuf *pixbuf);
    GtkWidget*  gtk_image_new_from_pixmap       (GdkPixmap *pixmap,
                                                 GdkBitmap *mask);
    GtkWidget*  gtk_image_new_from_stock        (const gchar *stock_id,
                                                 GtkIconSize size);
    GtkWidget*  gtk_image_new_from_animation    (GdkPixbufAnimation *animation);
    void        gtk_image_set_from_file         (GtkImage *image,
                                                 const gchar *filename);
    void        gtk_image_set_from_icon_set     (GtkImage *image,
                                                 GtkIconSet *icon_set,
                                                 GtkIconSize size);
    void        gtk_image_set_from_image        (GtkImage *image,
                                                 GdkImage *gdk_image,
                                                 GdkBitmap *mask);
    void        gtk_image_set_from_pixbuf       (GtkImage *image,
                                                 GdkPixbuf *pixbuf);
    void        gtk_image_set_from_pixmap       (GtkImage *image,
                                                 GdkPixmap *pixmap,
                                                 GdkBitmap *mask);
    void        gtk_image_set_from_stock        (GtkImage *image,
                                                 const gchar *stock_id,
                                                 GtkIconSize size);
    void        gtk_image_set_from_animation    (GtkImage *image,
                                                 GdkPixbufAnimation *animation);
    GtkWidget*  gtk_image_new                   (void);
    void        gtk_image_set                   (GtkImage *image,
                                                 GdkImage *val,
                                                 GdkBitmap *mask);
    void        gtk_image_get                   (GtkImage *image,
                                                 GdkImage **val,
                                                 GdkBitmap **mask);

## Object Hierarchy

      GObject
       +----GtkObject
             +----GtkWidget
                   +----GtkMisc
                         +----GtkImage

## Properties

      "pixbuf"               GdkPixbuf            : Read / Write
      "pixmap"               GdkPixmap            : Read / Write
      "image"                GdkImage             : Read / Write
      "mask"                 GdkPixmap            : Read / Write
      "file"                 gchararray           : Write
      "stock"                gchararray           : Read / Write
      "icon-set"             GtkTypeIconSet       : Read / Write
      "icon-size"            gint                 : Read / Write
      "pixbuf-animation"     GdkPixbufAnimation   : Read / Write
      "storage-type"         GtkImageType         : Read

## Description

The GtkImage widget displays an image. Various kinds of object can be displayed as an image; most typically, you would load a GdkPixbuf ("pixel buffer") from a file, and then display that. There's a convenience function to do this, gtk_image_new_from_file(), used as follows:

      GtkWidget *image;
      image = gtk_image_new_from_file ("myfile.png");

If the file isn't loaded successfully, the image will contain a "broken image" icon similar to that used in many web browsers. If you want to handle errors in loading the file yourself, for example by displaying an error message, then load the image with gdk_pixbuf_new_from_file(), then create the GtkImage with gtk_image_new_from_pixbuf().

The image file may contain an animation, if so the GtkImage will display an animation (GdkPixbufAnimation) instead of a static image.

GtkImage is a subclass of GtkMisc, which implies that you can align it (center, left, right) and add padding to it, using GtkMisc methods.

GtkImage is a "no window" widget (has no GdkWindow of its own), so by default does not receive events. If you want to receive events on the image, such as button clicks, place the image inside a GtkEventBox, then connect to the event signals on the event box.

Example 1. Handling button press events on a GtkImage.

      static void
      button_press_callback (GtkWidget      *event_box,
                             GdkEventButton *event,
                             gpointer        data)
      {
        g_print ("Event box clicked at coordinates %d,%d\n",
                 event->x, event->y);

        /* Returning TRUE means we handled the event, so the signal
         * emission should be stopped (don't call any further
         * callbacks that may be connected). Return FALSE
         * to continue invoking callbacks.
         */
        return TRUE;
      }

      static GtkWidget*
      create_image (void)
      {
        GtkWidget *image;
        GtkWidget *event_box;

        image = gtk_image_new_from_file ("myfile.png");

        event_box = gtk_event_box_new ();

        gtk_container_add (GTK_CONTAINER (event_box), image);

        g_signal_connect (G_OBJECT (event_box),
                          "button_press_event",
                          G_CALLBACK (button_press_callback),
                          image);

        return image;
      }

When handling events on the event box, keep in mind that coordinates in the image may be different from event box coordinates due to the alignment and padding settings on the image (see GtkMisc). The simplest way to solve this is to set the alignment to 0.0 (left/top), and set the padding to zero. Then the origin of the image will be the same as the origin of the event box.

Sometimes an application will want to avoid depending on external data files, such as image files. GTK+ comes with a program to avoid this, called gdk-pixbuf-csource. This program allows you to convert an image into a C variable declaration, which can then be loaded into a GdkPixbuf using gdk_pixbuf_new_from_inline().

## Details

### struct GtkImage

    struct GtkImage;

This struct contain private data only and should be accessed by the functions below.

### enum GtkImageType

    typedef enum
    {
      GTK_IMAGE_EMPTY,
      GTK_IMAGE_PIXMAP,
      GTK_IMAGE_IMAGE,
      GTK_IMAGE_PIXBUF,
      GTK_IMAGE_STOCK,
      GTK_IMAGE_ICON_SET,
      GTK_IMAGE_ANIMATION
    } GtkImageType;

Describes the image data representation used by a GtkImage. If you want to get the image from the widget, you can only get the currently-stored representation. e.g. if the gtk_image_get_storage_type() returns GTK_IMAGE_PIXBUF, then you can call gtk_image_get_pixbuf() but not gtk_image_get_stock(). For empty images, you can request any storage type (call any of the "get" functions), but they will all return `NULL` values.

`GTK_IMAGE_EMPTY` | there is no image displayed by the widget
`GTK_IMAGE_PIXMAP` | the widget contains a GdkPixmap
`GTK_IMAGE_IMAGE` | the widget contains a GdkImage
`GTK_IMAGE_PIXBUF` | the widget contains a GdkPixbuf
`GTK_IMAGE_STOCK` | the widget contains a stock icon name
`GTK_IMAGE_ICON_SET` | the widget contains a GtkIconSet
`GTK_IMAGE_ANIMATION` | the widget contains a GdkPixbufAnimation

### gtk_image_get_icon_set ()

    void        gtk_image_get_icon_set          (GtkImage *image,
                                                 GtkIconSet **icon_set,
                                                 GtkIconSize *size);

Gets the icon set and size being displayed by the GtkImage. The storage type of the image must be `GTK_IMAGE_EMPTY` or `GTK_IMAGE_ICON_SET` (see gtk_image_get_storage_type()).

`image` : | a GtkImage
`icon_set` : | location to store a GtkIconSet
`size` : | location to store a stock icon size

### gtk_image_get_image ()

    void        gtk_image_get_image             (GtkImage *image,
                                                 GdkImage **gdk_image,
                                                 GdkBitmap **mask);

Gets the GdkImage and mask being displayed by the GtkImage. The storage type of the image must be `GTK_IMAGE_EMPTY` or `GTK_IMAGE_IMAGE` (see gtk_image_get_storage_type()). The caller of this function does not own a reference to the returned image and mask.

`image` : | a GtkImage
`gdk_image` : | return location for a GtkImage
`mask` : | return location for a GdkBitmap

### gtk_image_get_pixbuf ()

    GdkPixbuf*  gtk_image_get_pixbuf            (GtkImage *image);

Gets the GdkPixbuf being displayed by the GtkImage. The storage type of the image must be `GTK_IMAGE_EMPTY` or `GTK_IMAGE_PIXBUF` (see gtk_image_get_storage_type()). The caller of this function does not own a reference to the returned pixbuf.

`image` : | a GtkImage
Returns : | the displayed pixbuf, or `NULL` if the image is empty

### gtk_image_get_pixmap ()

    void        gtk_image_get_pixmap            (GtkImage *image,
                                                 GdkPixmap **pixmap,
                                                 GdkBitmap **mask);

Gets the pixmap and mask being displayed by the GtkImage. The storage type of the image must be `GTK_IMAGE_EMPTY` or `GTK_IMAGE_PIXMAP` (see gtk_image_get_storage_type()). The caller of this function does not own a reference to the returned pixmap and mask.

`image` : | a GtkImage
`pixmap` : | location to store the pixmap, or `NULL`
`mask` : | location to store the mask, or `NULL`

### gtk_image_get_stock ()

    void        gtk_image_get_stock             (GtkImage *image,
                                                 gchar **stock_id,
                                                 GtkIconSize *size);

Gets the stock icon name and size being displayed by the GtkImage. The storage type of the image must be `GTK_IMAGE_EMPTY` or `GTK_IMAGE_STOCK` (see gtk_image_get_storage_type()). The returned string is owned by the GtkImage and should not be freed.

`image` : | a GtkImage
`stock_id` : | place to store a stock icon name
`size` : | place to store a stock icon size

### gtk_image_get_animation ()

    GdkPixbufAnimation* gtk_image_get_animation (GtkImage *image);

Gets the GdkPixbufAnimation being displayed by the GtkImage. The storage type of the image must be `GTK_IMAGE_EMPTY` or `GTK_IMAGE_ANIMATION` (see gtk_image_get_storage_type()). The caller of this function does not own a reference to the returned animation.

`image` : | a GtkImage
Returns : | the displayed animation, or `NULL` if the image is empty

### gtk_image_get_storage_type ()

    GtkImageType gtk_image_get_storage_type     (GtkImage *image);

Gets the type of representation being used by the GtkImage to store image data. If the GtkImage has no image data, the return value will be `GTK_IMAGE_EMPTY`.

`image` : | a GtkImage
Returns : | image representation being used

### gtk_image_new_from_file ()

    GtkWidget*  gtk_image_new_from_file         (const gchar *filename);

Creates a new GtkImage displaying the file `filename`. If the file isn't found or can't be loaded, the resulting GtkImage will display a "broken image" icon. This function never returns `NULL`, it always returns a valid GtkImage widget.

If the file contains an animation, the image will contain an animation.

If you need to detect failures to load the file, use gdk_pixbuf_new_from_file() to load the file yourself, then create the GtkImage from the pixbuf. (Or for animations, use gdk_pixbuf_animation_new_from_file()).

The storage type (gtk_image_get_storage_type()) of the returned image is not defined, it will be whatever is appropriate for displaying the file.

`filename` : | a filename
Returns : | a new GtkImage

### gtk_image_new_from_icon_set ()

    GtkWidget*  gtk_image_new_from_icon_set     (GtkIconSet *icon_set,
                                                 GtkIconSize size);

Creates a GtkImage displaying an icon set. Sample stock sizes are GTK_ICON_SIZE_MENU, GTK_ICON_SIZE_SMALL_TOOLBAR. Instead of using this function, usually it's better to create a GtkIconFactory, put your icon sets in the icon factory, add the icon factory to the list of default factories with gtk_icon_factory_add_default(), and then use gtk_image_new_from_stock(). This will allow themes to override the icon you ship with your application.

The GtkImage does not assume a reference to the icon set; you still need to unref it if you own references. GtkImage will add its own reference rather than adopting yours.

`icon_set` : | a GtkIconSet
`size` : | a stock icon size
Returns : | a new GtkImage

### gtk_image_new_from_image ()

    GtkWidget*  gtk_image_new_from_image        (GdkImage *image,
                                                 GdkBitmap *mask);

Creates a GtkImage widget displaying a `image` with a `mask`. A GdkImage is a client-side image buffer in the pixel format of the current display. The GtkImage does not assume a reference to the image or mask; you still need to unref them if you own references. GtkImage will add its own reference rather than adopting yours.

`image` : | a GdkImage, or `NULL`
`mask` : | a GdkBitmap, or `NULL`
Returns : | a new GtkImage

### gtk_image_new_from_pixbuf ()

    GtkWidget*  gtk_image_new_from_pixbuf       (GdkPixbuf *pixbuf);

Creates a new GtkImage displaying `pixbuf`. The GtkImage does not assume a reference to the pixbuf; you still need to unref it if you own references. GtkImage will add its own reference rather than adopting yours.

Note that this function just creates an GtkImage from the pixbuf. The GtkImage created will not react to state changes. Should you want that, you should use gtk_image_new_from_icon_set().

`pixbuf` : | a GdkPixbuf, or `NULL`
Returns : | a new GtkImage

### gtk_image_new_from_pixmap ()

    GtkWidget*  gtk_image_new_from_pixmap       (GdkPixmap *pixmap,
                                                 GdkBitmap *mask);

Creates a GtkImage widget displaying `pixmap` with a `mask`. A GdkImage is a server-side image buffer in the pixel format of the current display. The GtkImage does not assume a reference to the pixmap or mask; you still need to unref them if you own references. GtkImage will add its own reference rather than adopting yours.

`pixmap` : | a GdkPixmap, or `NULL`
`mask` : | a GdkBitmap, or `NULL`
Returns : | a new GtkImage

### gtk_image_new_from_stock ()

    GtkWidget*  gtk_image_new_from_stock        (const gchar *stock_id,
                                                 GtkIconSize size);

Creates a GtkImage displaying a stock icon. Sample stock icon names are GTK_STOCK_OPEN, GTK_STOCK_EXIT. Sample stock sizes are GTK_ICON_SIZE_MENU, GTK_ICON_SIZE_SMALL_TOOLBAR. If the stock icon name isn't known, a "broken image" icon will be displayed instead. You can register your own stock icon names, see gtk_icon_factory_add_default() and gtk_icon_factory_add().

`stock_id` : | a stock icon name
`size` : | a stock icon size
Returns : | a new GtkImage displaying the stock icon

### gtk_image_new_from_animation ()

    GtkWidget*  gtk_image_new_from_animation    (GdkPixbufAnimation *animation);

Creates a GtkImage displaying the given animation. The GtkImage does not assume a reference to the animation; you still need to unref it if you own references. GtkImage will add its own reference rather than adopting yours.

`animation` : | an animation
Returns : | a new GtkImage widget

### gtk_image_set_from_file ()

    void        gtk_image_set_from_file         (GtkImage *image,
                                                 const gchar *filename);

See gtk_image_new_from_file() for details.

`image` : | a GtkImage
`filename` : | a filename or `NULL`

### gtk_image_set_from_icon_set ()

    void        gtk_image_set_from_icon_set     (GtkImage *image,
                                                 GtkIconSet *icon_set,
                                                 GtkIconSize size);

See gtk_image_new_from_icon_set() for details.

`image` : | a GtkImage
`icon_set` : | a GtkIconSet
`size` : | a stock icon size

### gtk_image_set_from_image ()

    void        gtk_image_set_from_image        (GtkImage *image,
                                                 GdkImage *gdk_image,
                                                 GdkBitmap *mask);

See gtk_image_new_from_image() for details.

`image` : | a GtkImage
`gdk_image` : | a GdkImage or `NULL`
`mask` : | a GdkBitmap or `NULL`

### gtk_image_set_from_pixbuf ()

    void        gtk_image_set_from_pixbuf       (GtkImage *image,
                                                 GdkPixbuf *pixbuf);

See gtk_image_new_from_pixbuf() for details.

`image` : | a GtkImage
`pixbuf` : | a GdkPixbuf or `NULL`

### gtk_image_set_from_pixmap ()

    void        gtk_image_set_from_pixmap       (GtkImage *image,
                                                 GdkPixmap *pixmap,
                                                 GdkBitmap *mask);

See gtk_image_new_from_pixmap() for details.

`image` : | a GtkImage
`pixmap` : | a GdkPixmap or `NULL`
`mask` : | a GdkBitmap or `NULL`

### gtk_image_set_from_stock ()

    void        gtk_image_set_from_stock        (GtkImage *image,
                                                 const gchar *stock_id,
                                                 GtkIconSize size);

See gtk_image_new_from_stock() for details.

`image` : | a GtkImage
`stock_id` : | a stock icon name
`size` : | a stock icon size

### gtk_image_set_from_animation ()

    void        gtk_image_set_from_animation    (GtkImage *image,
                                                 GdkPixbufAnimation *animation);

Causes the GtkImage to display the given animation (or display nothing, if you set the animation to `NULL`).

`image` : | a GtkImage
`animation` : | the GdkPixbufAnimation

### gtk_image_new ()

    GtkWidget*  gtk_image_new                   (void);

Creates a new empty GtkImage widget.

Returns : | a newly created GtkImage widget.

### gtk_image_set ()

    void        gtk_image_set                   (GtkImage *image,
                                                 GdkImage *val,
                                                 GdkBitmap *mask);

Warning
`gtk_image_set` is deprecated and should not be used in newly-written code.

Sets the GtkImage.

`image` : | a GdkPixmap
`val` : |
`mask` : | a GdkBitmap that indicates which parts of the image should be transparent.

### gtk_image_get ()

    void        gtk_image_get                   (GtkImage *image,
                                                 GdkImage **val,
                                                 GdkBitmap **mask);

Warning
`gtk_image_get` is deprecated and should not be used in newly-written code.

Gets the GtkImage.

`image` : | a GdkPixmap
`val` : |
`mask` : | a GdkBitmap that indicates which parts of the image should be transparent.

## Properties

"`pixbuf`" (GdkPixbuf : Read / Write)

  A GdkPixbuf to display.

"`pixmap`" (GdkPixmap : Read / Write)

  A GdkPixmap to display.

"`image`" (GdkImage : Read / Write)

  A GdkImage to display.

"`mask`" (GdkPixmap : Read / Write)

  Mask bitmap to use with GdkImage or GdkPixmap

"`file`" (gchararray : Write)

  Filename to load and display.

"`stock`" (gchararray : Read / Write)

  Stock ID for a stock image to display.

"`icon-set`" (GtkTypeIconSet : Read / Write)

  Icon set to display.

"`icon-size`" (gint : Read / Write)

  Size to use for stock icon or icon set.

"`pixbuf-animation`" (GdkPixbufAnimation : Read / Write)

  GdkPixbufAnimation to display.

"`storage-type`" (GtkImageType : Read)

  The representation being used for image data.

## See Also

GdkPixbuf

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