PNG File?
A PNG file is an image format that stands for Portable Network Graphics. It is a high-quality, lossless compressed image format commonly used on the web and in graphic design projects.
PNG images are widely used on the World Wide Web and are supported by all web browsers. They can also be optimized for specific uses such as logos, text-heavy graphics, or graphs with sharp edges.
How To Open A PNG File?
Opening a PNG file is easy and can be done by using many popular programs on both Windows and macOS. Simply click on the PNG file you want to open, and your web browser will automatically launch it. Programs that support the PNG format include:
- Microsoft Photos
- Apple Preview
- Adobe Photoshop
- GIMP
- NET
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Internet Explorer
- Safari
How to Convert a PNG File?
Using an online converter or photo editor, you can convert PNG files into the following:
- JPG
- JFIF
- GIF
- TIF
- BMP
- HEIC
- DIB
For example, if you want to convert an image into JPG without going online, you can do so by using Microsoft Paint. Here’s how you can do it;
- Open the image you want to convert in “Microsoft Paint” and click on “File.”
- Select “Save as.”
- Choose the location where you want to save the image
- Select JPG from the menu of file formats
- Click “Save.”
Check out our free online converter tool to convert your PNG file into any format.