diff --git a/_imaging.c b/_imaging.c
index 84f06e9df..6d66fcc52 100644
--- a/_imaging.c
+++ b/_imaging.c
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@
  * See the README file for information on usage and redistribution.
  */
 
-#define PILLOW_VERSION "2.1.0"
+#define PILLOW_VERSION "2.2.0"
 
 #include "Python.h"