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Why Do You Need to Use PNG File Format in Your Website Creation?
The benefits of including PNG image format in web designing over the different image formats ;for instance, GIF and JPEG; the file type can be used to make better and efficient web graphics that will entice your visitorsThe PNG file type was introduced some time ago; it was brought out in the market around 95/96 to meet the deficiencies of the popular GIF file format. However, it did not make an impression because the the browsers of the time were not designed to support the state of the art offerings of PNG so internet designers and creators were compelled to use it restrictedly. One of the major hindrances that marred the features of PNG was with Microsoft's flagship product, Internet Explorer which was the most well known and widely used browsers of the time; IE had very little place for PNG support which equated to the fact that the format could only be incorporated in limited capacity. But, things changed when IE7 was brought out; this latest product from Microsoft has proved immensely useful in increasing increasing the utility of PNGs. So here is why at three reasons why PNG is one of the most innovative image formats to be introduced so far:
It is possible to create images that can be superimposed due to their transparency or alpha transparency: When you compare PNG with GIF, will notice that a very distinct advantage with PNG is that you will only be able to save a specific color in a transparent format through GIF this simply means that the color can be used whether opaque or transparent with nothing in betweenbut when you use PNG, you get a distinct feature over GIF; because the format can be used to produce semi transparency. 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 background with gradient or a water mark. The format gives you the option to use the slow fading of colors from fully opaque to transparent, and hence you will be able to view the webpage that lies in the background
They look spectacular: It is a well known fact that PNG images give you extreme flexibility also; there are several other benefits to using this format. For instance, if you make use of the JPG Format, you lose a portion of the data from the initial image whenever the file is saved, so eventually, you will be able to view a noticeable deterioration in the quality of the images. Although, this concern has been resolved in GIF and it is possible to store the files without sacrificing any data, GIF has a highly restrictive 256 color palette, which renders it quite futile if you are going to store a picture. However, if PNG is incorporated, you can get the perfect features of the two file types; you will be provided a full color display like the one used in JPEG file type and it also supports managed color palette like GIF files. Another advantage is that the compression of the image is without loss so the picture stays as it is even if you save the file several times.
PNG allows for self optimization: A serious problem that web designers face on a daily basis is the fact that the contrast and the brightness of the monitor has to be adjusted to see the images correctly; the issue comes into the picture due to the Gamma settings of different monitors. Gamma is a technique used to distribute the brightness across the display surface. However, different operating systems use varying Gamma settings. Hence, an image that is color corrected to suit Windows will seem wrong when seen on Mac. Once again, in this case the innovative PNG image type can prove useful, in PNG, you can store the files with a built in Gamma correction so whatever operating system you are working on; the Gamma settings will be realigned to display a picture with the amazing contrast and brightness.
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