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PNG Picture Files for Old Version Explorer a Problem?

by holdem8
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Hi peeps...

According to my web designer, if PNG picture file format is being used on the website, it will show up badly in older versions of Explorer browsers such version 6.

Then again, to take care of that, he suggests using GIF or JPEG files. I see those GIF and JPEG files as not really what I want when I view them in my latest Explorer version.

How are you guys handling this or is this an issue at all to you?

Thanks for your time...
#explorer #files #picture #png #problem #version
  • Profile picture of the author CaffeinatedWorld
    Hey there!

    There are many ways to deal with transparent PNG files in IE6.

    First of all you can follow the Microsoft Solution and in your CSS file add the following:
    filter:progidXImageTransform.Microsoft.AlphaImag eLoader(src='YOUR PNG URL HERE', sizingMethod='scale');

    You can choose from sizingMethod of scale and crop - depending on your needs

    I design trasparent auction templates this way because eBay doesn't delete the filter out of the CSS code

    If it goes for websites you can use IE7.js solution:
    ie7-js - Google Code

    Or this very nice PNG Fix:
    IE PNG Fix - TwinHelix (I use it all the time)

    The only limiation - you cannot repeat a transparent image - if you do it will kill your browser - you can scale it with the filter option but if you put in a PNG and repeat-x it for example - browser is DEAD
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