| Format Name | PNG (Portable Network Graphics) |
| Extension | .png |
| MIME Type | image/png |
| Developer | PNG Development Group |
| Introduction Year | 1996 |
| Type | Raster image format |
| Compression | Lossless compression using DEFLATE algorithm |
| Color Depth | Supports 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, and 24 bits per pixel |
| Transparency | Full alpha channel support (RGBA) |
| Palette | Supports both palette-based (indexed) and truecolor |
| Interlacing | Supports interlacing for progressive rendering |
| Metadata | Supports textual information (keywords, author, etc.) |
| Gamma Correction | Supports gamma correction and color profiles |
| Platform Support | Widely supported across operating systems and browsers |
| Advantages | Lossless compression, alpha channel, browser support |
| Disadvantages | Larger file sizes compared to some other formats |