Cropping and Positioning Images

Learn to precisely control image display using source and destination rectangles.

Ryan McCombe
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Centering an Image in SDL2
How do I move an image to the center of the screen using SDL2?
Detecting Image Clipping in SDL2
How do I check if an image is being clipped when rendered?
Image Rotation in SDL2 with Blitting
Is it possible to rotate an image using SDL2's blitting functions?
Rendering Multiple Instances of an Image in SDL2
How can I display the same image multiple times in different positions on the screen?
Using Negative Coordinates in SDL2
What happens if I set negative values for x and y in the destination rectangle?
Creating a Slideshow Effect in SDL2
How do I create a simple slideshow effect by changing the source rectangle?
Fitting an Image to Window in SDL2
How do I ensure an image always fits within the window, regardless of its size?