---
name: "destroy_bitmap"
section: "3alleg4"
platform: "linux"
package: "allegro4-doc"
version: "2:4.4.3.1-5"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/destroy_bitmap/3alleg4"
---

# destroy\_bitmap(3alleg4)

Destroys any type of created bitmap. Allegro game programming library.

## NAME

destroy\_bitmap - Destroys any type of created bitmap. Allegro game programming library.

## SYNOPSIS

**#include \<allegro.h\>**

**void destroy\_bitmap(BITMAP \*bitmap);**

## DESCRIPTION

Destroys a memory bitmap, sub-bitmap, video memory bitmap, or system  bitmap when you are finished with it. If you pass a NULL pointer this function won't do anything. See above for the restrictions as to when you are allowed to destroy the various types of bitmaps.

The bitmap must not have a mouse cursor shown on it at the time it is destroyed.

## SEE ALSO

**create\_bitmap**(3alleg4), **load\_bitmap**(3alleg4), **show\_mouse**(3alleg4)