Common uses
Screenshots · Transparent graphics · UI assets and diagrams
Format guide
PNG: what it is and when to use it.
PNG keeps exact pixel information rather than using photographic lossy compression. That makes it a strong fit for sharp interface graphics, diagrams and transparent assets.
At a glance
Where PNG fits.
PNG is a lossless raster image format commonly used for screenshots, graphics and images that need transparency.
Strengths
Lossless image storage · Alpha transparency · Sharp edges and text
Things to know
Photographs can be much larger than JPG or WebP · Raster images do not scale infinitely · Converting to JPG removes transparency
Live converters
Convert PNG with Convertix.
These routes are generated from the conversion routes currently enabled in Convertix.
Learn before you convert
Guides involving PNG.
Compare formats and understand what a conversion can change before choosing a route.
Useful things to know about PNG.
What is a PNG file?
PNG is a lossless raster image format commonly used for screenshots, graphics and images that need transparency.
Can Convertix convert PNG files?
Yes. The live conversion routes above are the PNG-related routes currently enabled in Convertix.
Will converting a PNG file preserve everything?
Not necessarily. File formats support different features, so conversion can change layout, compression, transparency, metadata, codecs or editability. Check important outputs before replacing the original.