---
title: "Graphics"
ms.date: "03/30/2017"
f1_keywords: 
  - "AutoGeneratedOrientationPage"
helpviewer_keywords: 
  - "visual effects [WPF]"
  - "graphics [WPF], effects"
ms.assetid: 3bfc652e-91b7-4697-a4f4-83ff0e98327e
---
# Graphics
Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) offers integrated support for multimedia, vector graphics, animation, and content composition, making it easy for developers to build interesting user interfaces and content.  
  
## In This Section  
 [Bitmap Effects](bitmap-effects.md)  
 [Brushes](brushes.md)  
 [Drawings](drawings.md)  
 [Geometries](geometries.md)  
 [Images](images.md)  
 [Shapes](shapes.md)  
 [Transformations](transformations.md)  
 [Graphics Rendering Registry Settings](graphics-rendering-registry-settings.md)  
 [How-to Topics](graphics-how-to-topics.md)  
  
## See also

- <xref:System.Windows.Shapes.Shape>
- <xref:System.Windows.Media.Transform>
- <xref:System.Windows.Media.Imaging.BitmapImage>
- <xref:System.Windows.Media.Geometry>
- <xref:System.Windows.Media.Drawing>
- <xref:System.Windows.Media.Brush>
- <xref:System.Windows.Media.Effects.BitmapEffect>
- [2D Graphics and Imaging](../advanced/optimizing-performance-2d-graphics-and-imaging.md)
- [Graphics and Multimedia](index.md)
- [WPF Graphics Rendering Overview](wpf-graphics-rendering-overview.md)