Difference between GIF and PNG

File System Computers VFX & Animation

GIF and PNG both are a type of image format to store images. GIF and PNG both are pixel based image formats. Both uses lossless compression algorithms and supports transparency. GIF images supports animation as well.

Following are the important differences between GIF and PNG.

Sr. No.	Key	GIF	PNG
1	Stands for	GIF stands for Graphical Interchange Format.	PNG stands for Portable Network Graphics.
2	Animation	GIF images support animation.	PNG images do not support animation.
3	MIME Type	GIF images are represented as image/gif.	PNG images are represented as image/png.
4	File Size	GIF file is larger than than png image for same image.	PNG images is smaller in size.
5	Transparency	One bit transparency is supported.	PNG images supports a high level of transparency.
6	Extensions	GIF images use .gif extension.	PNG images use .png extension.
7	Usage	GIF images are used when animation is needed.	PNG images are generally used in image creation.

Mahesh Parahar

Published on 28-Nov-2019 10:31:20

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