The Java 2D^TM API is a set of classes for advanced 2D graphics and imaging, encompassing line art, text, and images in a single comprehensive model.

The API provides extensive support for image compositing and alpha channel images, a set of classes to provide accurate color space definition and conversion, and a rich set of display-oriented imaging operators.

	Image I/O Specification now in public review!
	JavaTM 2 SDK, version 1.3 Now Available!
	Java 2D API documentation for Java 2 SDK, version 1.3
	Missed JavaOne? See the slides from the presentations relating to the Java 2D API: Java 2D API Tips 'N' Tricks JavaTM 2 Platform Printing--New and Future Enhancements to the Core Platform The Java Image I/O API The Java 2D API and SVG: Complementing Technologies
		The latest approved JavaTM Specification Requests involving the Java 2D API: The Image I/O Framework Specification (Approved June 8, 1999) The Unified Printing API (Approved March 18, 1999)

	Java 2D Sample Programs
	Download Java 2 SDK, version 1.3
	Download JavaTM 2 SDK, version 1.2.2

	Java 2D API Documentation
	Java 2D API Specification (Javadoc)
	New Java 2D API Features for Java 2 SDK, v1.3
	Java 2D API FAQ
	2D Graphics Tutorial
	Java Developer Connection Forums These discussion forums allow you to exchange information about various Java APIs with other users.

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	Java 2D API White Paper
	Java 2D API Data Sheet
	The Java 2D API is also available on our Imaging@Sun CD-ROM!