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With the release of [[bp:Pokémon Platinum Version|Pokémon Platinum]] and the expansion of the animation of sprites in the games, Bulbapedia has decided to utilize the new animation features of .png files to the fullest advantage.
With the release of [[bp:Pokémon Platinum Version|Pokémon Platinum]] and the expansion of the animation of sprites in the games, Bulbapedia has decided to utilize the new animation features of .png files to the fullest advantage.


While many of Bulbapedia's sprites are in .png format, the issue of animation has always been left up to .gif files. As can be seen by [[:Image:Spr 2c 003 s.gif|Venusaur's shiny sprite from Pokémon Crystal]], however, this leaves a lot to be desired by way of quality.
While many of Bulbapedia's sprites are in .png format, the issue of animation has always been left up to .gif files. As can be seen by [[a:Image:Spr 2c 003 s.gif|Venusaur's shiny sprite from Pokémon Crystal]], however, this leaves a lot to be desired by way of quality.


The recent release of [[wp:Firefox 3|Firefox 3]], as well as several other browsers with compatibility, however, has brought the increased abilities of the .png format to light and made them accessible to many more.
The recent release of [[wp:Firefox 3|Firefox 3]], as well as several other browsers with compatibility, however, has brought the increased abilities of the .png format to light and made them accessible to many more.