Frequently asked question

Are there any known issues with PNGs and browsers?

Last Published: April 25, 2020

Answer

There are some limitations in both Netscape and Internet Explorer:

▪ Netscape 4.5 and older browsers do not support the PNG format.

▪ Netscape 4.6 and 4.7 do not support transparency using the PNG format.

▪ Internet Explorer supports transparency only for 8-bit PNG images.

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Software:
  • Legacy Products

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