WPF: How to convert Bitmap to Bytes

Image as bitmap can be converted into bytes to fulfill require needs. Asmak9.EssentialToolKit library provides a rich method to convert bitmap into bytes.

Today, I shall be demonstrating method of Asmak9.EssentialToolKit .NET library to convert bitmap into bytes using WPF application.

 

Prerequisites:

Following are some prerequisites before you proceed any further in this tutorial:

1. Install Asmak9.EssentialToolKit Nuget Package.
2. Knowledge of Nuget Package Manager.
3. Knowledge of WPF Application Development.
   
4. Knowledge of C# Programming.

The example code is being developed in Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 Professional. 

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Let's begin now.

1) Create new C#.NET WPF application and name it " ConvertBitmapToBytes".  

 

2) Open "Tools\Nuget Package Manage\Manage Nuget Packages for Solution...".

3) Install Asmak9.EssentialToolKit Nuget Package.

4) Now, create "Views/HomePage.xaml" file.

 

5) Open "Views/HomePage.xaml.cs" file and place following lines of code i.e.

...

// Convert bitmap to byte array method.
byte[] imgBytes5 = utilityKit.ConvertBitmapToByteArray(bitmap2);

...

The above code will convert provided bitmap to bytes array. You also need to initialize 'UtilityKit' class with or without your license key.

6) Now, execute the project and you will be able to see the following i.e.

Conclusion

In this article, you will learn about the method of Asmak9.EssentialToolKit .NET library to convert bitmap into bytes using WPF application.