Java Advanced Imaging

The Java Advanced Imaging ( JAI) is a platform-independent and powerful collection of methods for image processing and image analysis for the Java language developed by Sun Microsystems. Using the methods you have the possibility to perform complex image transformations. The big advantage over Java 2D is the simple and versatile support for file formats: BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, PNM and TIFF.

The JAI consumes little space and is very extensible. The JAI is complemented by the Java Image I / O API for reading and writing image files.

Licenses

A free use is under the terms of the Java Research License ( JRL ) or alternatively the Java Advanced Imaging Distribution License ( JDL ) is possible. The JRL is limited to the non- commercial sector, there is no presumption of a free license. In contrast, the JDL allows commercial use. The condition is one among others that modified versions of the Kompatiblitätstest (Technology Compatibility Kit ) consist entirely, which in turn is available only under very restrictive conditions.