FORMAT BASICS
What is WEBP
WEBP is a modern image format developed by Google that offers superior compression for web use while supporting transparency and animation.
Lossy vs lossless WEBP
Lossy WEBP uses compression similar to JPG but usually achieves smaller files at the same visual quality.
Lossless WEBP preserves every pixel like PNG but often produces much smaller files, especially for graphics with limited colors.
Transparency and animation
WEBP supports alpha transparency, making it a strong replacement for PNG in many web scenarios.
It also supports animated images as a lighter alternative to GIF.
When to use WEBP
Use WEBP for website images, product photos, blog graphics and social media previews when the platform accepts it.
It reduces bandwidth and improves page load speed without visible quality loss in most cases.
Use the tools
- WEBP Converter - Convert images to WEBP locally.
- PNG to WEBP Converter - Shrink PNG files for the web.
- JPG to WEBP Converter - Convert photos to smaller WEBP.
- WEBP to PNG Converter - Export WEBP for editing or older tools.
- Compress Image - Create optimized WEBP copies.