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.png — Portable Network Graphics

PNG Development Group · 1996

Entwickler

PNG Development Group

Kategorie

Bilder

MIME-Typ

image/png

Erstveröffentlichung

1996

Offenes Format

Dateisignatur

89 50 4E 47 (‰PNG)

Was ist eine .png-Datei?

PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a lossless image format designed as an improved, non-patented replacement for GIF. It supports full-color images with transparency (alpha channel), making it perfect for logos, icons, screenshots, and web graphics. Unlike JPEG, PNG preserves every pixel exactly, so images never lose quality when saved multiple times. The tradeoff is larger file sizes compared to JPEG for photographs.

Programme zum Öffnen von .png-Dateien

Plattform	Programm
Windows	Windows Photos	Kostenlos
	Adobe Photoshop	Kostenpflichtig
	GIMP	Kostenlos
	Paint.NET	Kostenlos
macOS	Preview	Kostenlos
	Adobe Photoshop	Kostenpflichtig

Häufige Probleme mit .png-Dateien

⚠️ Cannot open .png file

Install one of the recommended programs listed above. For a free option, try the first free program in the list.

⚠️ .png file is corrupted

Try re-downloading the file. If the file was transferred, ensure the transfer completed without errors.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What program opens .png files?▼

.png files can be opened with several programs. Windows Photos is one of the most popular choices.

Is .png a safe file format?▼

Generally yes, .png files are safe to open with appropriate software.

Can I convert .png to another format?▼

Yes, there are many online and offline tools available to convert .png files. Check the conversion section above for specific methods.

Technische Details

Portable Network Graphics files use the image/png MIME type and were first introduced in 1996 by PNG Development Group. The file can be identified by its signature: 89 50 4E 47 (‰PNG).

Wussten Sie schon?

Portable Network Graphics was first released in 1996 by PNG Development Group

Sicherheitsinformationen

.png files are generally safe to open. However, always ensure your software is up to date to protect against potential vulnerabilities.