Convert JPanel into png or other image file

Question

I have a JPanel that consists of a lot of JLabels. So there is no paint at all, just JLabels with different background colors and such. The JPanel is visible.

How can I convert this JPanel to an image file? The image file would be a picture of the JPanel exactly as it appears on the screen.

(Ideally, the program would create a .png, and save it to the same folder that the program is in or even a different folder chosen by the user.)

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

---- It's Cherie again, unregistered so I couldn't get back into my account to choose stas's answer as the answer. This is why I'm not replying... anyway, thank you for your help. Cherie

Answer 1

Screen Image will choose the best way to create the image.

BufferedImage bi = ScreenImage.createImage(panel);
ScreenImage.writeImage(bi, "panel.png");