How to open PNGs within Safari

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How to open PNGs within Safari

Ok so I've noticed lately that whenever I try to view a full size PNG image, Safari downloads it and opens it in Preview, I'd rather just view it within the broser Like I do with JPG and GIF images. does anyone know how to get it to open up in the browser? (Also if possible can it not open with Quicktime, I like to be able to view it at 100% and not just the size of my browser window)

Macbook Pro 15.4" Glossy, Mac OS X (10.5.5), 16 gb iPod Touch 2g

Posted on Nov 23, 2008 7:22 PM

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Mulder

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Nov 23, 2008 7:33 PM in response to Chuck Ziegler

Safari should only download a PNG file rather than display it when clicking on it if it was setup as a download and not a viewable image, or if you specifically chose to download it. Either way, Safari does support PNG files.

Once it downloads, have you tried a Get Info on the image file and used the Open with: dropdown menu to choose Safari as the default application, then clicked the Change All button below that to make it the default for all files of that type?

QuickTime will also open PNG files, and this can be set from System Preferences, > QuickTime > Advanced section. Click on the MIME Settings… button, then the disclosure triangle next to Images - Still image files, and check the box next to each file type you want QuickTime to open for you. Be sure to change the default application for those file types to QuickTime.

Mulder

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Nov 23, 2008 7:50 PM in response to Mulder

Aha! It's always the simplest things that escape me, thanks!

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