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/pɪŋ/
B1 · Intermediate★★★★☆
Simple Meaning
a type of computer file that stores pictures without losing quality
When to Use
⚙️Technical📱Social Media💼Workplace English
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“Can you save that image as a PNG instead of a JPEG?”
“I need a PNG file with a transparent background for the logo.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A raster image file format, designed to succeed static GIF (GIF 87a).
Related Words
Synonyms:
image filegraphic file