PNG File Description

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PNG File Summary

Our most recent information indicates that PNG files are associated with three unique file types (the most prevalent being the Portable Network Graphics format) and can be viewed primarily with Adobe Illustrator CC, including nineteen other known software applications (listed below). Although PNG files are traditionally categorized as Raster Image Files, they can also be Graphic Files.

File Extension PNG files have been identified on both desktop and mobile devices. They are fully or partially supported by Windows, Mac, and Linux. The Popularity Rating for PNG files is "Low", which means these files are not ordinarily found on an everyday user's device.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about PNG files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your PNG file.

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Known PNG Files

  3 known file types use this extension

Main PNG Affiliation

.PNG
File Ext:.png
File Type:Portable Network Graphics

PNG refers to Portable Network Graphics, a raster graphics file format that supports lossless data compression. PNG format is similar to a .GIF file but without copyright limitations.

Author: The Pixelmator Team
Group:Raster Image Files
Subkey: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.png

Additional PNG Files

.PNG
File Ext:.png
File Type:Paint Shop Pro Browser Catalog

Browser catalog file used by Paint Shop Pro, an advanced photo-editing software developed by Corel. This format seems to be obsolete.

Author: Corel
Group:Graphic Files

Software Programs That Open Paint Shop Pro Browser Catalog Files:


PaintShop Pro by Corel

Compatible with:

Windows
.PNG
File Ext:.png
File Type:Fireworks Image File

Image file associated with Fireworks, a bitmap and vector editor used for design and creation of website. Firework's PNGs are based on the Portable Network Graphic (PNG) format, but contain additional proprietary metadata which only Adobe applications can read.

Author: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Group:Raster Image Files

Software Programs That Open Fireworks Image File Files:


Adobe Fireworks by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac

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PNG Requests


Top Windows Operating Systems

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)

Top Web Browsers

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


Understanding PNG Issues


Common PNG Opening Problems

Adobe Illustrator CC is Not Installed

If you attempt to load your PNG file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open PNG Files". Usually, this is because you do not have Adobe Illustrator CC for %%os%% installed. Your operating system cannot associate your PNG with Adobe Illustrator CC, so double-clicking the file won't work.


Tip: When another PNG application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.


Adobe Illustrator CC Requires Update

Sometimes your installed version of Adobe Illustrator CC won't support your Portable Network Graphics file. Visit the Adobe Systems Incorporated website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Adobe Illustrator CC. The primary cause of this problem is that your Portable Network Graphics file was created by a different (newer) version of Adobe Illustrator CC than what's installed.


Tip: Right-clicking on your PNG, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.


Summary: Not having the right Adobe Illustrator CC version on your computer can cause problems opening PNG files.


More Causes of Problems Opening PNGs

Assuming you have the right Adobe Illustrator CC version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening PNG files. If you are continuing to have errors with loading PNG files, other external issues might be to blame. Additional factors include:

  • PNG file type Registry entries are wrong
  • Corruption of the PNG file description inside the Registry
  • Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the PNG format
  • PNG file corruption
  • Malware-tainted PNG file can't be opened
  • Device drivers of the hardware associated with your PNG file are corrupt or out-of-date
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Portable Network Graphics file

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