Banner PNG is a compression format that is commonly used by webmasters to compress their images. In simple terms, it is just like the compressed JPEG. However, it offers some added features and benefits over the latter. There are a number of advantages that one can enjoy with banner PNG. One of the main advantages is its higher file size which makes it easier to send large files to various viewers across the globe. In addition, it provides better image quality as it compresses the original image file without losing the details in the process.

Compression methodologies in the form of this format are supported on all types of Operating System. It is compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems. With a quick click on the mouse, you can transfer any size images from your computer to a different computer. Also, if the original file is already bigger, it can be trimmed down without losing much data or quality.

Banner PNG can be effectively used for displaying images in a Flash or Java applications. This format also allows the same images to be reused in multiple places with little loss of quality. Banner images can also be used in conjunction with Jpeg and PNG behinds. They are extremely popular when it comes to advertising because they can be used to communicate a wide variety of information.

This format is available in two file extension formats. They are BMP and GIF file extensions. The file extension that your website uses will have a significant impact on the appearance and quality of your images. Thus, it is important to choose the right format for your website.

BMP format is the older format, which is not very compatible and efficient with the new image compression algorithms. It also tends to deteriorate image quality. On the contrary, GIF file extension is new in the market and offers better image quality and greater file compatibility. Its file size is considerably smaller when compressed. As a result, there is no need to wait for several seconds while downloading the images while using BMP format.

Before you decide to use BMP or GIF file extension, consider its pros and cons. Although both are compression algorithm based, there is considerable difference in file size. When you use BMP format, you can save files easily because there are no limitations as to the size of images that you can use. You can place the images on the server and let the visitor downloads the file from there without uploading the images to the server.

However, GIF format offers much better speed, excellent image quality and unlimited number of files. However, it may take longer time to compress images as there are more factors to be considered. The overall quality will also be affected by the type of camera used to capture the banner and the quality of the internet connection used by your visitor. If your banner has a high resolution, then it is faster to compress the file. However, if the banner is not of high resolution, then it takes more time to compress banner.

Banner compression is an important process to reduce the overall bandwidth usage. Most hosting companies provide free software to make the banner smaller. In addition, some offer to free-up bandwidth for the first month of unlimited Banners. There are other companies that offer to free up bandwidth after the first month of using Banners for a specific amount of time. Before making the final decision to use Banners or not, it is better to carry out a research and compare the different file formats available in the market.