PNG stands for Portable Network Graphics. It is a type of file used for images. A PNG is a pixel file because it is made up of small square blocks.
What are the advantages of a PNG file?
There are a number of great advantages to the PNG file format:
- The main advantage of a PNG is that you can compress the file without loss of quality.
- PNG files support up to 16 million colors.
- PNG files allow you to make the background transparent. This is useful if you want to use your image with a different color background or place it over something.
Are there any disadvantages?
- PNG files are often heavier than JPG files. You can read more about the differences between PNG and JPG here.
- A PNG cannot be enlarged endlessly: it remains a pixel file. But it is a very high quality one, so it can be used for most applications. Would you like to make your logo extremely large? This is possible with a vector file. You can literally enlarge that infinitely.
How do you open PNG files?
That is usually very simple: double-click on the file! Often the file will then open automatically in a graphics program on your computer. It may be that you do not yet have a program for opening PNGs. You will have to download one. Think of programs like Microsoft Photo, Microsoft Office Picture Manager or Photoshop. Your web browser will open .pngs automatically.
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