Raster format
.png
Lossless raster format with transparency support, ideal for UI graphics and screenshots.
- Category
- Raster
- Best for
- Web, UI, logos with transparency
- Extension
- .png
When to use it
Use PNG when web, ui, logos with transparency. It is the right pick whenever those constraints apply.
When to avoid it
Reach for an alternative format in the raster category when your workflow has different priorities — see related formats below.
Related raster formats