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When converting an image from the PNG format to GIF, the image quality may suffer due to posterization if the PNG image has more than 256 colors. GIF intrinsically supports animated images. PNG supports animation only via unofficial extensions (see the section on animation, above). PNG images are less widely supported by older browsers.
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An image file format is a file format for a digital image. There are many formats that can be used, such as JPEG, PNG, and GIF.Most formats up until 2022 were for storing 2D images, not 3D ones.
These images were uploaded in a format such as GIF or JPEG. It is suggested that the original sources be revisited and that PNG files be uploaded in their places. For more information, see Wikipedia:Preparing images for upload. Images can be added to this category by placing the {{ShouldBePNG}} template on the image description page.
PNG is a raster graphics format, encoding the value of each individual pixel, while SVG is a vector graphics format that encodes an image as a series of geometric shapes. If this confuses you, don't worry; you don't need to understand the technical aspects to create or upload images.
Wikipedia:Picture of the day is an image which is automatically updated each day with an image from the list of featured pictures. The {{ POTD }} template produces the image shown above. Category:Wikipedia Picture of the day lists the different templates that can be used.
Sometimes, using a symbolic image to convey a concept is more impactful than words. This page compiles examples of such images along with their corresponding files, making them easy to copy and use. You are welcome to utilize these examples and, if you wish—while accepting full responsibility—contribute to expanding this collection.
An existing English Wikipedia or Wikimedia Commons image can be inserted into a page with the basic wikitext [[File:...|thumb|Caption text]]. [a] Using thumb generates a thumbnail picture, typically sized differently from the original image. For guidance on the caption text to associate with images, see Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Captions ...