3 ms·
The main advantage is that PNG compression allows for 8-bit transparency, rather than 1-bit transparency in the GIF format. This means that you can have partial
by sprokolopolis 13y ago
The main advantage is that PNG compression allows for 8-bit transparency, rather than 1-bit transparency in the GIF format. This means that you can have partial or gradated transparency that looks nice when placed on top of other backgrounds. Even opaque objects with curved edges have nice anti-aliasing to prevent jagged edges.
- Mahn 13y agoThis is why I'd like to see APNGs catch up. There's a huge difference between 1-bit and 8-bit transparency, dithering and resizing would not come anywhere close to simulate this.