"fake PNG" meaning in All languages combined

See fake PNG on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /feɪ̯k ˌpiː ɛn ˈd͡ʒiː/ Forms: fake PNGs [plural], fake png [alternative]
Etymology: From fake + PNG, referring to Portable Network Graphics files as these are the most widespread image file type capable of containing transparency. Etymology templates: {{com|en|fake|PNG}} fake + PNG Head templates: {{en-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.
    Sense id: en-fake_PNG-en-noun-hTxOhJ3r Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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