| Extension | .mng |
| Category | images |
| Description | MNG (Multiple-image Network Graphics) is a graphics file format for animated images, similar to GIF but with more advanced features such as support for transparency and alpha channels. MNG files are based on the same chunk structure and compression techniques as PNG (Portable Network Graphics), but allow for multiple images to be included within a single file, each with their own timing and transparency options. |
| Technical details | MNG supports both lossless and lossy compression, using the same deflate compression algorithm as PNG. It also includes support for animations, which can include a series of PNG or JPEG images as well as transparency and timing information for each frame. Additionally, MNG can include optional text chunks, which can be used to store metadata or provide additional information about the image.
MNG files can be displayed using various software and web browsers that support the format, but support for MNG has been somewhat limited in recent years, with most web browsers only supporting GIF and PNG for animations. |
