convert bitmap to byte array

Question

How can I convert a bitmap to a byte array in c++ WITHOUT the .net framework?

Answer 1

If you’re using Windows, you can use GetDIBits to retrieve the bitmap data.

Answer 2

Thanks for the help!

Answer 3

If your bitmap is a device independent bitmap, you can access the pixel data using GetObject and passing in a BITMAP. This avoids making a copy of the pixel data.