PNG

Lossless graphics file

PNG stands for Portable Network Graphics, a file format for digital images developed as a patent-free alternative to GIF.

PNG files support lossless compression and transparency, making them ideal for web graphics, logos, and screenshots: Export that as a PNG so it keeps the transparent background. (Lowercase png refers to an individual file.)

format

file

Stored collection of data

lossless · compression · image · GIF · JPEG · TIFF · WebP · SVG · filetype · specification

transparency

alpha

First Greek letter

translucent · overlay · masking · blend · matte · clear · see-through · background · cutout · composite

graphics

pixels

Display's smallest points

logo · sprite · avatar · badge · screenshot · clipart · watermark · banner · favicon · sticker

web

browser

Web access program

  • uploadTransfer data outward
  • downloadRemote-to-local data transfer
  • embedFix within surrounding material

responsive · bandwidth · cache · optimize · display · loading · fallback · inline · social media

Categories
Opposites
compression type

PNGJPEG

Lossy photo compression standard

JPG · MP3 · MPEG · TIFF

image format paradigm

PNGSVG

Vector image file standard

vector graphics · EPS · AI · PDF · PostScript

format era/legacy

PNGGIF

Animated image format

TIFF

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Rated G