What is WebP?
WebP is a modern image format that supports both lossy and lossless compression. It produces files that are 25–35% smaller than equivalent JPG files at the same visual quality. Unlike JPG, it also supports transparency — making it a direct replacement for both JPG and PNG in most web contexts.
Browser support in 2026
WebP is supported by all modern browsers — Chrome, Firefox, Safari (since version 14), and Edge. You no longer need to provide JPG fallbacks for any mainstream browser. If you're still serving JPG out of caution for older browser support, that concern is no longer relevant for virtually any real audience.
Lossy vs lossless WebP
Use lossy WebP (quality 75–85) for photographs and images where slight quality reduction is acceptable in exchange for smaller file sizes. Use lossless WebP for screenshots, logos, and images that need to look pixel-perfect, especially when transparency is involved.
Convert to WebP
Our converter handles the most common conversions: JPG to WebP, PNG to WebP, and GIF to WebP. All free, all processed in your browser.
Convert from WebP
Sometimes you need to share an image with a tool or system that doesn't support WebP yet. Use WebP to JPG or WebP to PNG to convert back to more widely accepted formats.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is WebP better than AVIF?
- AVIF produces 20–30% smaller files than WebP, but WebP is safer for broad compatibility. For a public website in 2026, WebP is the practical default; AVIF is worth adding as an additional option for high-traffic pages where bandwidth saving matters.
- Does WebP support animated images?
- Yes — animated WebP is a direct replacement for GIF with much better quality and much smaller file sizes. Social media and chat platforms vary in their animated WebP support, so check compatibility with your specific use case.
- Will switching to WebP break anything?
- For standard HTML
<img>tags and CSS background images, switching to WebP works transparently in all modern browsers. Always verify with your target audience's actual browser distribution if you're concerned.