---
title: pixelType
framework: Application Services
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
platforms: [macOS 10.0+]
path: applicationservices/pixmap/1463694-pixeltype
---

# pixelType

The storage format for a pixel image. Indexed pixels are indicated by a value of 0. Direct pixels are specified by a value of RGBDirect, or 16. In the PixMap record of the GDevice structure for a direct device, this field is set to RGBDirect when the screen depth is set.

## Declaration

```swift
var pixelType: Int16
```