Portable Network Graphics
General Information
| Title | PNG File Extension |
| Extension | .png |
| Full Form | Portable Network Graphics |
| File Type | Image File |
| Developer | PNG Development Group |
| MIME Type | image/png |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store images |
| Additional Functions | Lossless compression |
| Features | Color depth, Transparency |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | Yes |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Web Graphics | Yes |
| Photography | Yes |
| Transparency Needed | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Minimal |
| Best Practices | Optimize size, Validate sources |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1996 |
| Latest Version | PNG-8, PNG-24, PNG-32 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .jpg, .gif, .bmp, .tiff |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Adobe Photoshop |
Subscription | Windows, Mac |
 GIMP |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Microsoft Paint |
Free | Windows |