PNG Sample Files

PNG files are raster files, similar to JPGs, but also contain an alpha layer. An alpha layer allows for transparency, so it is possible to make PNG files with transparent backgrounds, or translucent areas. PNGs are popular on the web due to their great compression and the alpha layer.

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Download PNG Sample Files

File	File type	File size	Dimensions (pixels)	Mime type	Download example file
PNG (500x500) Example File Download	PNG	35 KB	500x500	image/png	Download example file
PNG (1024x1024) Example File Download	PNG	79 KB	1024x1024	image/png	Download example file
PNG (2048x2048) Example File Download	PNG	376 KB	2048x2048	image/png	Download example file
PNG Sample - 100x100	PNG	1 KB	100 x 100	image/png	Download example file
PNG Sample - 500x500	PNG	16 KB	500 x 500	image/png	Download example file
PNG Sample - 800x600	PNG	36 KB	800 x 600	image/png	Download example file
PNG Sample - 1280x720 (720p)	PNG	57 KB	1280 x 720	image/png	Download example file
PNG Sample - 1920x1080 (1080p)	PNG	94 KB	1920 x 1080	image/png	Download example file
PNG Sample - 3840x2160 (4K)	PNG	295 KB	3840 x 2160	image/png	Download example file
PNG Sample - Transparent	PNG	3 KB	400 x 400	image/png	Download example file
PNG Sample - 1x1 Pixel	PNG	90 B	1 x 1	image/png	Download example file
ICO Sample - Favicon 32x32	ICO	272 B	32 x 32	image/x-icon	Download example file

What is a PNG file?

PNG is a lossless raster format with full alpha transparency. Because it does not discard any detail and supports a transparent background, it is the standard choice for logos, icons, screenshots, and any graphic that needs sharp edges or must sit cleanly over other content.

How these sample PNG files were made

Most images are generated with PHP's GD library as a diagonal gradient with a labelled border, in sizes from 100x100 up to 4K. The set also includes a transparent sample, a chequerboard with a circular alpha cut-out so you can see the transparency clearly, a single 1x1 pixel image, and a 32x32 favicon.

Technical details

PNG uses lossless DEFLATE compression and an 8-bit alpha channel. Quality never degrades on re-saving, which makes it a safe working format, although photographs compress more efficiently as JPG or WebP.

Common uses

Use these files to test transparency handling, favicon and icon rendering, tracking-pixel behaviour with the 1x1 image, lossless asset pipelines, or responsive images across a wide size range.