What is WebP? Why You Should Use It
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WebP is a modern image format developed by Google that provides superior compression for images on the web. It produces images that are 25–34% smaller than JPG and 26% smaller than PNG at equivalent visual quality.
Key WebP Features
- Lossy & lossless — supports both like JPG and PNG combined
- Transparency — like PNG, but with smaller file sizes
- Animation — like GIF, but much smaller
- Small file size — 25–35% smaller than JPG/PNG
- Wide support — Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari (iOS 14+), all modern browsers
WebP vs JPG vs PNG
| Feature | WebP | JPG | PNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| File Size | ✅ Smallest | Medium | Largest |
| Transparency | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Animation | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Browser Support | Modern | Universal | Universal |
Should You Use WebP?
For websites and web apps: yes, absolutely. WebP dramatically improves page speed. Use it for all web images where browser support is sufficient (95%+ of modern browsers).
For email, print, or apps requiring universal compatibility — stick with JPG or PNG.
Convert to WebP Free
Use our tools to convert images to/from WebP format:
- WebP to JPG — Convert WebP to widely-supported JPG
- Resize WebP — Resize WebP images online