Transparent PNGs
Okay sure. 8-Bit PNG transparency works, but I’m talking about doing more transparency than what GIF has to offer, so it doesn’t quite cut it.
But 24-Bit PNG? Now, this has something web designers can appreciate: Alpha blending. 256 levels of transparency.
You can’t do this in Internet Explorer 6 without some javascript or using the AlphaImageLoader filter.
There are a few sites out there using PNG’s to great effect. There’s no need for me compile a list, as it’s been done a few times, but if you’re using it feel free to link up in the comments.
Posts
D: WHAT?? I didn’t know this!! Just for this I am supporting this IE Death March 110%!!
Monkey
21 Sep 08 at 4:25 pm
We have done a lot of testing with the JavaScripts that are out there to help with this issue, and so far found that the new Belated PNG Fix is the best of them, simply due to the fact that it fully supports repeatable background transparency…
NI-LIMITS
7 Jan 09 at 8:58 pm
Alpha transparency is really useful. Especially when working with non-fixed-width designs.
Phil
5 Feb 09 at 10:17 pm
DIE IE!!!!! >=\
Diogo
10 Feb 09 at 12:54 pm
It’s actually 32bit RGBA. 24bit color, and 8 bit transparency.
Yeah, i know. It’s all Photoshop’s fault.
Dan
21 Feb 09 at 6:38 am
Let it die!! I’m so tired of creating complicated non-transparent pix to make it look more decent.
I appreciate this campaign so much, thx.
Armin
22 Feb 09 at 4:47 am
pleae add display:inline-block
quak
6 Mar 09 at 10:19 am