Nov 19, 2008 0
Using .PNG and their ability to preserve transparency
The use of .PNG is not widely used throughout my work. The advantages of using .PNG files are as follows:
- Gamma Correction
- Smaller file sizes (sometimes)
- Loss-less compression
- Up to 48-bit color
- True alpha transparency*
*Alpha transparency allows for pixel transparency to range from 0% to 100%, allowing images to blend images together easily and create a seamless look (opposite of GIF transparency, where its 0%…
