An image forming apparatus has a plurality of developing devices for developing
an electrostatic image formed on an image bearing member, and a rotary member holding
the plurality of developing devices and rotated in a route including a developing
position, the rotary member selectively positioning any one of the developing devices
at the developing position. Each of the plurality of developing devices has a plurality
of developer carrying members carrying a developer thereon and carrying the developer
to the image bearing member.