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Icon sizes: 48x48, 32x32, 24x24, 20x20, 16x16, 512x512, 256x256 File formats: ICO, GIF, PNG, BMP ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Why Should You Use PNG Image Format in Your Website Creation?The pros of including PNG file format in website designing over other file types such as GIF and JPEG; the image format helps to make better and wonderful icons that will wow your visitorsThe PNG file type was introduced a few years back; it was put forth in the market in 1995/96 to cover the drawbacks of the the common GIF file type. However, it did not catch on because the early browsers were unable to support the progressive features of PNG so internet designers and developers were compelled to use it stingily. One of the primary hurdles standing in the way was Microsoft's flagship product, Internet Explorer which was the most well known and widely used browsers of the time; IE had little or no provision for PNG support consequently the format could only be incorporated in limited capacity. However, the scene changed with the introduction of IE7; this fresh product from Microsoft has proved immensely useful in increasing increasing the usability of PNGs. So lets take a look at three reasons why PNG is is often regarded as the most innovative image formats to be introduced so far: You can get transparent images or a feature called alpha transparency: When you pitch GIF against PNG, will notice that a very distinct advantage with PNG is that you you will be restricted to saving any odd color transparently through the use of GIF this simply means that you can get the color whether opaque or transparent with nothing in between; however, with PNG, you get a specific benefit; because the format is capable of producing semi transparent pixels. This feature gives you the ability to save a PNG file with a soft drop shadow and then use it against a background of your choice. The Image can also be used as a gradient background or water mark. The image file type lets you incorporate the smooth fading of hues from entirely opaque to absolutely transparent, so that you can see the webpage underneath They look spectacular: Apart from the fact, that you get amazing flexibility wit PNG images; there are numerous other advantages to using this format. For example, if you choose a JPG image, you lose a portion of the data on the original file whenever you save the file, so after a while, you will be able to view a distinct deterioration in the appearance of the images. Even though, this issue has been resolved in the image format and you will be able to store the images without losing any data, GIF only allows for a limited 256 color palette, which makes it quite useless if you want to save a snap shot. But, when you use PNG, you will get the most desired attributes of the two file types; you get a complete color display similar to JPEG format and it also provides managed color palette as seen in GIF files. At the same time the compression of the picture is without loss so the image stays put even if you save the file several times. PNG is self optimizing: A major concern that web programmers need to handle very often is the issue where the contrast and the brightness of the monitor has to be adjusted to see the the display properly; this happens due to various Gamma setting used in monitors from different vendors. Gamma setting is a technique that helps to distribute the the light across the monitor display. However, various operating systems use varying Gamma settings. So, a picture that is color corrected specifically for Windows will seem wrong when seen on Mac. Once again, in this situation the versatile PNG format comes to the rescue, in PNG, you can store the files with an inherent Gamma correction feature so despite the differences in operating systems; the Gamma settings will be realigned to display an image with the amazing contrast and brightness. ![]()
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