PNGTubers or PNG YouTubers are a type of VTuber who use 2D PNGs as their virtual avatars. The avatar characters are often drawn with several emotions and talking animations for reacting to content and use sound-reactive software to make it appear as if they're talking throughout the video. PNGTubers became increasingly popularized throughout 2021 and early 2022. They have inspired criticism by viewers who see the genre as lazy and annoying. PNGTubers are similar to Rantsonas although are most known to make Minecraft content rather than rant videos.