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Java 2D
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<p>Java 2D is an <a href="/facts/API/GMlN4vUr">API</a> for drawing <a href="/facts/Two-dimensional/f4b397W8">two-dimensional</a> <a href="/facts/Computer_graphics/lapBE8wv">graphics</a> using the <a href="/facts/Java_/9ScgFyAL">Java programming language</a>. Every Java 2D drawing operation can ultimately be treated as <i>filling</i> a <i>shape</i> using a <i>paint</i> and <i>compositing</i> the result onto the <a href="/facts/Computer_display/NRaTDFHc">screen</a>.The Java 2D is a set of classes for advanced 2D graphics and imaging. It encompasses line art, text, and images in a single comprehensive model. The API provides extensive support for image compositing and alpha channel images, a set of classes to provide accurate color space definition and conversion, and a rich set of display-oriented imaging operators. </p>