Unexpected Flickering in WinForms PictureBox Control When Updating Image Dynamically
I'm currently working on a WinForms application where I need to dynamically update an image in a `PictureBox` control based on user inputs. However, I'm working with an unexpected flickering scenario whenever the image updates. This scenario occurs primarily when I change images rapidly, such as through a series of button clicks. I am trying to create a smooth user experience, but the flickering is quite distracting. Here’s a snippet of my code that updates the image: ```csharp private void UpdateImage(string imagePath) { pictureBox1.Image = null; // Clear current image pictureBox1.Image = Image.FromFile(imagePath); // Load new image } ``` I've tried calling `pictureBox1.Refresh()` after setting the new image, but it doesn’t seem to resolve the scenario. Additionally, I attempted to use `BeginInvoke` to delay the image setting slightly, hoping it would smooth out the transitions: ```csharp private void UpdateImage(string imagePath) { pictureBox1.BeginInvoke((MethodInvoker)delegate { pictureBox1.Image = null; pictureBox1.Image = Image.FromFile(imagePath); }); } ``` Unfortunately, the flickering continues. I’ve also checked if double buffering is enabled for the `PictureBox`, but it doesn’t seem to apply directly. Is there a better approach to handle dynamic image updates in WinForms that minimizes or eliminates flickering? I'm using .NET Framework 4.8 and the scenario is present across different machines, indicating that it’s not hardware-specific.