WEBP Converter
Convert JPG and PNG images to Google's WEBP format for dramatically smaller file sizes and faster websites.
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Accepts JPG, PNG, GIF — Max 20 MB
75–85% is recommended for web delivery
Why Use WEBP Format?
WEBP is a modern image format developed by Google that provides superior compression compared to JPG and PNG. According to Google's research, WEBP lossy images are 25–34% smaller than comparable JPEGs, and lossless WEBP images are 26% smaller than PNGs — all at the same visual quality.
WEBP Advantages
- 25–35% smaller files than equivalent JPG
- Supports both lossy and lossless compression
- Supports transparency (like PNG)
- Supported by all modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari 14+)
- Improves Google PageSpeed Insights scores
- Reduces server bandwidth costs
WEBP Browser Support (2024)
WEBP is supported by 95%+ of all web users including all versions of Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari 14+. For the remaining 5%, serve JPG as a fallback using the HTML <picture> element.
WEBP for SEO
Google's PageSpeed Insights specifically recommends WEBP as part of its "Serve images in next-gen formats" advice. Converting to WEBP is one of the easiest ways to improve your Core Web Vitals LCP score.
Frequently Asked Questions
WEBP is supported by Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, and Safari 14+. Global support exceeds 95%. For full compatibility, use the <picture> element with a JPG fallback: <source type="image/webp" srcset="image.webp"> <img src="image.jpg">
Yes! WEBP supports full alpha channel transparency, just like PNG. This makes it a great replacement for both PNG and JPG in most web contexts.
Yes. Use our JPG to PNG or PNG to JPG converters — they accept WEBP input and can output other formats.