Reference for Processing version 1.2. If you have a previous version, use the reference included with your software. If you see any errors or have suggestions, please let us know. If you prefer a more technical reference, visit the Processing Javadoc.

Name

createImage()

Examples
example pic
PImage img = createImage(66, 66, RGB);
img.loadPixels();
for (int i = 0; i < img.pixels.length; i++) {
  img.pixels[i] = color(0, 90, 102); 
}
img.updatePixels();
image(img, 17, 17);
example pic
PImage img = createImage(66, 66, ARGB);
img.loadPixels();
for (int i = 0; i < img.pixels.length; i++) {
  img.pixels[i] = color(0, 90, 102, i % img.width * 2); 
}
img.updatePixels();
image(img, 17, 17);
image(img, 34, 34);
Description Creates a new PImage (the datatype for storing images). This provides a fresh buffer of pixels to play with. Set the size of the buffer with the width and height parameters. The format parameter defines how the pixels are stored. See the PImage reference for more information.

Be sure to include all three parameters, specifying only the width and height (but no format) will produce a strange error.

Advanced users please note that createImage() should be used instead of the syntax new PImage().
Syntax
createImage(width, height, format)
Parameters
width int: width in pixels
height int: height in pixels
format Either RGB, ARGB, ALPHA (grayscale alpha channel)
Returns PImage or null
Usage Web & Application
Related PImage
PGraphics
Updated on June 14, 2010 12:05:29pm EDT

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