Delphi 7, load PNG to TImage

Question

Just want to load a .PNG, tried with my LoadPic() using OleGraphic that works with other formats, but it failed on PNG.

The goal is to copy the image to a hidden bitmap whence it is then masked and copied to a visible working image canvas. Feel free to suggest something else if CopyRect doesn't do this.

But the main question: Load PNG. How? I've found a lot of pages (f.ex. TPNGImage), but all the resources and links on the web are dead, gone or not downloadable.

Answer 1

Delphi 7 doesn't support PNG natively. There are several third party components that will let you add that support. For example, on Torry's site.

Answer 2

Recent versions of Delphi support PNG natively, amongst many other enhancements, and you would be well advised to upgrade.