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What is a 9.PNG file? Standard .PNG image with an extra 1-pixel-wide border, which allows the user to define its stretchable and drawable areas when edited; Android automatically resizes the file based on screen size to best present its contents.

More Information NinePatchDrawable images are often created/edited with the Draw 9-patch tool found in Google Android SDK. This file is frequently used by Android Developers to help create the user interface. The Draw 9-patch tool enables the user to create an image defined by 9 areas or patches: 4 corners, 4 edges, and the middle area. The user can edit the 9 patches to reflect how they want the image to be stretched. Also, the file must be saved into the res/​drawable/​ directory of the project.

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What is a 9.PNG file?

Standard .PNG image with an extra 1-pixel-wide border, which allows the user to define its stretchable and drawable areas when edited; Android automatically resizes the file based on screen size to best present its contents.

More Information

NinePatchDrawable images are often created/edited with the Draw 9-patch tool found in Google Android SDK. This file is frequently used by Android Developers to help create the user interface. The Draw 9-patch tool enables the user to create an image defined by 9 areas or patches: 4 corners, 4 edges, and the middle area. The user can edit the 9 patches to reflect how they want the image to be stretched. Also, the file must be saved into the res/​drawable/​ directory of the project.

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Programs that open 9.PNG files

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Google Android Studio

Free

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Included with OS

Any web browser

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Google Android Studio

Free

Apple Preview

Included with OS

Any web browser

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Google Android Studio

Free

GIMP

Free

Any web browser

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Google Android

Included with OS

DMB 9 Patch Editor

Free

Chrome OS

Google Android Studio

Free

Category: Raster Image Files

Updated: July 9, 2013

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What is a 9.PNG file?↓
Standard .PNG image with an extra 1-pixel-wide border, which allows the user to define its stretchable and drawable areas when edited; Android automatically resizes the file based on screen size to best present its contents.

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