How do you add an image in WPF?

2 years ago
Olivia Parker
2 minutes

There are various methods to add images in WPF.

  1. To use the Image control: In the XAML file, add an Image control and set its Source property to the path or resource of the image. For example:
<Image Source="path/to/image.png" />
  1. Use the BitmapImage class: Create an image object in your code using the BitmapImage class and assign it to the Source property of an Image control. For example:
BitmapImage image = new BitmapImage(new Uri("path/to/image.png", UriKind.RelativeOrAbsolute));
Image myImage = new Image();
myImage.Source = image;
  1. Utilize ImageBrush: In XAML, use ImageBrush as the background for a control and set its ImageSource property to the path or resource of the image. For example:
<Grid>
   <Grid.Background>
      <ImageBrush ImageSource="path/to/image.png" />
   </Grid.Background>
</Grid>
  1. Utilize resource files: add images to the project’s resource files and reference them in XAML using StaticResource. For example:

Add resources in the App.xaml file.

<Application.Resources>
   <BitmapImage x:Key="MyImage" UriSource="path/to/image.png" />
</Application.Resources>

Using resources in a XAML interface.

<Image Source="{StaticResource MyImage}" />

The above are several commonly used methods, choose the appropriate method based on specific needs and scenarios.

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