What is the difference between .p64 and .png?
- Extension
- .p64
- .png
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Powersoft
- PNG Development Group
- Description
- The P64 file format, also known as Picasso 64, is specifically designed for use with Commodore 64 (C64) emulation software. It represents a type of image file that captures the unique graphics capabilities of the Commodore 64, including its characteristic color palette and resolution. P64 files are utilized to store and display graphics in a format that faithfully replicates the visual output of C64 software and games when viewed on modern hardware through emulators. This format allows enthusiasts and developers to preserve and share Commodore 64 graphics with accuracy and nostalgia.
- A PNG file is an image file stored in the Portable Network Graphic (PNG) format. It contains a bitmap of indexed colors and uses lossless compression, similar to a .GIF file but without copyright limitations. PNG files are commonly used to store graphics for web images.
- MIME Type
- application/octet-stream
- image/png
- Sample
- sample.png
- Wikipedia
- .png on Wikipedia