fake PNG

English

Alternative forms

  • fake png

Etymology

From fake +‎ PNG, referring to Portable Network Graphics files as these are the most widespread image file type capable of containing transparency.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /feɪ̯k ˌpiː ɛn ˈd͡ʒiː/

Noun

fake PNG (plural fake PNGs)

  1. An image file that displays the checkerboard pattern typically used to indicate transparency, but the pattern is actually part of the image itself rather than representing transparent pixels.

Usage notes

  • Non-transparent PNG files can be fake PNGs despite being PNGs themselves.
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