A new PNG spec (programmax.net)

Article summary

A new PNG specification has been released, adding support for HDR images, animated PNGs, and Exif data. The update comes after 20 years of stagnation and is backed by major companies such as Adobe, Apple, and Google. The new specification is already supported by many programs, including Chrome, Safari, and Photoshop. Work has begun on the next two PNG spec updates, which will focus on improving compression and interoperability.

Main themes

• PNG specification update
• HDR image support
• Animated PNGs
• Exif data support
• Compression improvements
• Submission moderation

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