Direct2D

Direct2D[1] is a 2D vector graphics application programming interface (API) designed by Microsoft and implemented in Windows 10,[2] Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, and also Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 (with Platform Update installed).[3]

Direct2D takes advantage of hardware acceleration via the graphics processing unit (GPU) found in compatible graphics cards within personal computer, tablet, smartphone and modern graphical device. It offers high visual quality and fast rendering performance while maintaining full interoperability with classic Win32 graphics APIs such as GDI/GDI+ and modern graphics APIs such as Direct3D.[4]

  1. ^ "Direct2D - Win32 apps".
  2. ^ "What's New in Direct2D and DirectWrite for Windows 10 (Channel 9)". Channel 9. Retrieved 2015-12-03.
  3. ^ "Updated Direct2D in March DirectX SDK - Tom's Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs". blogs.technet.com. 2009-03-24. Archived from the original on 2009-03-28. Retrieved 2011-12-26.
  4. ^ "Direct2D". MSDN. Retrieved 2011-12-26.