DAC for MySQL (also known as MySQLDAC) is the most powerful component suite for Delphi/C++Builder/MySQL.

This component suite allows you to create Delphi/C++Builder applications with direct access to MySQL DB without BDE and ODBC.

BLOB fields are supported. MySQLDAC was developed for easy migration of existing projects from BDE/ODBC scheme to the native one.

Any MySQL library is not required.
TDBImageEx component for JPEG images support included in package for free (with sources).

DAC for MySQL(tm) is a royalty-free product.

Update policy:
(1) All minor updates (Versions .xx) for free;
(2) Any updates during one year for free.

DAC for MySQL is the Shareware version. The full version can be purchased by clicking on the "CLICK HERE TO ORDER" button below for around  59.95USD.