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Why Should You Use PNG File Format in Your Web Design?
The benefits of including PNG images in website creation over the different formats like GIF and JPEG; the image format helps to make really amazing and efficient web graphics that will entice your consumersThe PNG image format was introduced quite a while back; it was put forth for consumers around 95/96 to meet the deficiencies of the the common GIF file format. However, it failed to create ripples because the early browsers were unable to support the progressive features of PNG so internet designers and makers were forced to use it sparingly. One of the primary hindrances standing in the way was Microsoft's flagship product, Internet Explorer which was by far the most famous browsers of the time; IE had little or no place for PNG support which meant that the format could only be made use of to a bare minimum. However, matters changed with the introduction of IE7; this fresh product from Microsoft has aided in increasing the popularity of PNGs. So lets take a look at three reasons why PNG is is often regarded as the best image formats around today:
You will be able to create images that can be superimposed due to their transparency or a property known as alpha transparency: When you analyze the features of GIF and PNG, it will become apparent that A definitive difference in the two formats is that you you will be restricted to saving a particular color transparently through the use of GIF this equates to the fact that the color can be transformed whether opaque or transparent with just transparency in betweenbut when you use PNG, you get a serious benefit; because the format is capable of producing semi transparent pixels. With this attribute, you can save a PNG file with a soft drop shadow and then float it against any background. You can also use the image as a gradient background or water mark. The image file type gives you the option to use the smooth fading of shades from fully opaque to transparent, and hence you will be able to view the webpage below
They look fabulous: It is a well known fact that PNG images give you extreme flexibility also; there are a myriad of other advantages to using this format. For example, if you make use of the JPG Format, you lose a part of the information from the original file each time you save the file, so eventually, you will notice a noticeable downgrade in the quality of the pictures. Although, this problem has now been sorted in in the file type and it is possible to store the pictures without losing any information, GIF only allows for a limited 256 color palette, which imparts it quite futile if you want to save a picture. But, when you use PNG, you can get the most desired benefits of both these formats; you get a full color display similar to JPEG format and it also provides managed color palette like GIF files. Another advantage is that the storage of the file is without loss so the picture stays put even if you save the file several times.
PNG is self optimizing: A serious problem that web designers face on a daily basis is the anomaly due to which the contrast and brightness of the commuter screen has to be regulated to see the images appropriately; this happens due to various Gamma setting used in monitors from different vendors. Gamma setting is a technology that helps to spread the brightness across the display surface. However, different operating systems use distinct Gamma settings. So, a picture that is color corrected specifically for Windows will seem wrong when seen on Mac. Again, in this case the flexible PNG picture format can prove useful, in PNG, you can save the pictures with with a Gamma correction feature that is innate so regardless of the operating system; the Gamma settings will be changed on its own to display a picture with the impressive ratios of contrast as well as brightness.
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