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title: "ImageList Component"
ms.date: "03/30/2017"
helpviewer_keywords: 
  - "ImageList component [Windows Forms]"
  - "image controls"
ms.assetid: 83b48634-782b-464d-9b7d-568dc6e0bef2
---
# ImageList Component (Windows Forms)
The Windows Forms `ImageList` component is used to store images, which can then be displayed by controls. An image list allows you to write code for a single, consistent catalog of images.  
  
## In This Section  
 [ImageList Component Overview](imagelist-component-overview-windows-forms.md)  
 Explains what this component is and its key features and properties  
  
 [How to: Add or Remove Images with the Windows Forms ImageList Component](how-to-add-or-remove-images-with-the-windows-forms-imagelist-component.md)  
 Gives directions for adding and removing images from an image list.  
  
 Also see [How to: Add or Remove ImageList Images with the Designer](how-to-add-or-remove-imagelist-images-with-the-designer.md).  
  
## Reference  
 <xref:System.Windows.Forms.ImageList>  
 Describes this class and has links to all its members.  
  
## Related Sections  
 [Controls to Use on Windows Forms](controls-to-use-on-windows-forms.md)  
 Provides a complete list of Windows Forms controls, with links to information on their use.
