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**haynes8** · 03-24-2006, 03:26 PM

typically I use .jpg or .gif images when writing a page, but I am wondering are .png images ok to use also, or will it cause trouble with the SE's etc.

Thanks

**007** · 03-24-2006, 04:07 PM

The web is moving towards PNG. It's crisper, better for layers, and for the most part can already be cross browser compatible with a few tweaks.

Firefox already fully supports PNG and I expect IE7 to do so as well from what I've been hearing.

**Devery** · 03-24-2006, 05:41 PM

Intresting you should make this thread, as I have recently just realised the potential of PNG files. When desplaying my logo work to clients I try to use PNG files now. But in regards to website, I havnt though bout PNG. Will be intresting to see what others have to say.

**VisualDigits** · 03-24-2006, 05:54 PM

IE doesn't diplay transparency in PNGs. Other than that it's fine.

**kidtwist** · 03-25-2006, 01:07 AM

.PNG is all i use for site designs. allot sharper. :wink_smile:

**slight of hand** · 04-04-2006, 09:29 AM

.png is looks amazing, very crsp. I always show images to clients in this format.

**namewaiter** · 04-04-2006, 11:30 AM

the problem i'm encountering is that .pngs load much slower than the .jpeg or .gif, i'm not sure if it's just my pc?

**Varelse** · 04-07-2006, 06:35 PM

That's because they are (usually) heavier than GIFs and JPGs (the 24-bit ones) because of the more data they hold and loseless compression algorithm.
The 8-bit ones are lighter than the same GIF images.

**nts** · 04-07-2006, 06:50 PM

I love PNG, esspecially alpha transparency (ability to be semi-transparent), but I rarely use them in web design because IE6 can't support them. They are however going to be supported in IE7, so I think they will become very popular in web design.

**Varelse** · 04-08-2006, 09:13 PM

^nts - that's how I treat PNGs now - they have a great potential, but they also need the right enviroment, which is:
- support by all major browsers
- broadband accessibility factor (due to larger file sizes)

**tas38** · 04-27-2006, 04:13 PM

I noticed that when I worked with them in photo shop, after they are done being worked on. They don't up/down size very good, but that could be a good thing if you make them to right size though.

I also noticed they look better, after adding more contrast to them. And they don't blow out as fast as jpegs and others, when you add more contrast that is a good thing I think.

**prototypexx** · 05-09-2006, 08:00 PM

I personally prefer .png compared to .jpg when displaying images like screenshots, signatures, etc.

However when it comes to webdesign i prefer .gif for small images because the filesize is very low and .gif's are efficient. And most of the time i will use .png for the banner, header, or images that would be seen better as very high quality.

**mrgtbike** · 05-15-2006, 06:07 PM

I found a free .png creator if anyone wants to use it. It is cooltext.com. I have used it for most of my sites.