Question

PNG files:

Answer 1

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- The PNG file format stands for Portable Network Graphics.

- It was developed to replace the GIF format and provide a better alternative for lossless compression of images.
- PNG files support 24-bit color images and provide transparency control for smoother blending and anti-aliasing of images.
- They also support a wide range of image types, including grayscale, palette-based (indexed color), and RGB or RGBA images.
- PNG files can be interlaced, which allows for progressive loading of images, especially useful for displaying images on the web.
- Unlike JPEG files, PNG files do not use any compression that causes loss of quality, making them ideal for storing images without sacrificing image fidelity.
- PNG files can be larger in size compared to JPEG files because of their lossless compression, but they provide higher quality images.
- PNG files are widely used for graphics on the web, especially for icons, logos, and images with sharp edges or transparent backgrounds.
- Some common applications that support PNG files include web browsers, image editors (such as Adobe Photoshop and GIMP), and document software (such as Microsoft Word and Google Docs).