Template:Should be PNG

This image was uploaded in a format such as GIF or JPEG, thereby degrading its quality. It is better to use the PNG format, which supports full color, lossless compression and transparency.

If the original image is available or can be reconstructed, please upload a PNG version of the image. After doing so, replace all instances of this version (noted under the "File links" header), tag this version with {{PNG version available|NewImage.png}}, and remove this tag. See also: Preparing images for upload

Please do not convert GIF/JPEG images directly to PNG! This will not improve its quality.

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Usage

This template should be inserted on raster images which are in wrong image formats and therefore have lost quality. For instance:

Compression artefact

Loss of image transparency

File:4 bit.png

File:24 bit.png

Loss of color depth

1. Cartoon or screenshots of computer software in JPEG format that are plagued with compression artifacts
2. Images in GIF format that have lost their color depth
3. Items like logo and computer icons which have completely or partially lost their transparency and/or have a solid border

This template should not be used for:

1. Images for which only a JPEG source is available and will not become significantly smaller as a result of a conversion
2. Animated GIF images
3. Vector images (SVG should be used in this case)
4. Size reduction, which is possible through a direct conversion

This template automatically adds images to Category:Images which should be in PNG format.

See also

• {{Should be SVG}}
• {{Bad JPEG}}
• {{Bad GIF}}