# Definition of a PNG file (vs. Gif)

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/definition-of-a-png-file-vs-gif/95123>\
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**Created:** [November 20, 2003, 10:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/definition-of-a-png-file-vs-gif/95123 "2003-11-20T22:11:37Z")\
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**Author:** ![Graeme](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/50afbb/32.png) [@Graeme](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Graeme)\
**Post date:** [November 20, 2003, 10:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/definition-of-a-png-file-vs-gif/95123/1 "2003-11-20T22:11:37Z")

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Can anyone explain to me the definition ofa PNG file and it’s uses as well as it’s contrast to the uses of a Gif File.

Cheers;)