How to know image type/format by using Image class

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I'm working with an image using System.Drawing.Image and I would like to know if I can get the type of it (ex: gif, jpeg...)

Image myImage; format = myImage.SomethingThatTellsTheImageFormat;

or at least, is there some way to say if it's .gif or not

tks

Stephen · Accepted Answer · 2010-07-20 13:42:32Z

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Although I'm not a C# user, the API seems to suggest that the RawFormat property is the way to go. The RawFormat property is an ImageFormat, which you can then compare to the (public) static properties of ImageFormat.

edited Jul 20, 2010 at 13:42

answered Jul 20, 2010 at 12:28

Stephen

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DJPB Over a year ago

yes, it's by using the RawFormat property, comparing guid ids ex: myImage.RawFormat.Guid == ImageFormat.Gif.Guid =)

Florian Reischl · Accepted Answer · 2010-07-20 12:50:40Z

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Just as little extension to Stephen's answer: The RawFormat can easily be compared with the public static properties of System.Drawing.Imaging.ImageFormat.

answered Jul 20, 2010 at 12:50

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Stephen Over a year ago

Thanks Florian, I have edited my answer to include your expansion (just to have them both in one answer). Please enjoy this upwards orange arrow.

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