PNG at a glance
File extension.png
MIME typeimage/png
TransparencyYes
AnimationNo
LosslessYes
LossyNo
When should you use PNG?
Choose PNG for logos, UI images, screenshots and graphics that need crisp edges or transparent backgrounds. PNG generally produces larger photo files than JPEG or WebP.
Compatibility
Supported by every modern browser.
Convert PNG images locally
FreeImageKit has a local decode path for PNG. Exports remove source metadata, and still-image routes do not preserve animation or extra pages.