What is the difference between QImage and QPixmap?
I do not understand what is the difference between QImage and QPixmap, they seem to offer the same functionality. When should I use a QImage and when should I use a QPixmap? karlphillip Easilly answered by reading the docs on QImage and QPixmap : The QPixmap class is an off-screen image representation that can be used as a paint device. The QImage class provides a hardware-independent image representation that allows direct access to the pixel data, and can be used as a paint device. Edit: Also, from @Dave's answer: You can't manipulate a QPixmap outside the GUI-thread, but QImage has no such