Is there a Delphi 5 component that can handle .png files

Question

Is there a Delphi 5 component that can handle .png files?

Endolymph

Answer 1

You can use TPNGImage. Download from here
Also you can check Delphi PNG libraries here

Tourane

That page says "This is a spin off from the original TPNGImage component from Gustavo Daud." That means it's not allowed to be distributed. Daud did not authorize spin-offs of his code, and Embarcadero bought the rights a few years ago. The only way the code can be distributed now is if it's exactly as Daud originally distributed it, according to his own license. That's likely why the SourceForge project that the code came from is now defunct. – Declaim

Background information: blogs.embarcadero.com/nickhodges/2008/08/13/39100 - The license said: This component may be distributed freely over the internet only when containing the exact same files from the original packaging. – Holloway

Answer 2

TMS and DevExpress both can handle png files.

Soluble

Answer 3

I believe the GDI+ delphi interface from progdigy can be used with D5. Its not a simple plug-in to enable PNG support, but on the other hand, it can load a wide variety of file types. So its another option if all else fails.

Catadromous

Answer 4

I have been using the marvelous Hi Image components for year:

http://www.hicomponents.com/main/

Very powerfull and very comprehensive.

Best of all: it's free now.

Presumptuous

No way to download it, though. – Profane

This is a newly designed web site. I think he has forgotten to include the links. – Presumptuous

Anyone have a link to the free version of this? Their website only seems to contain paid-for versions now... – Smuggle