Convert Images to WebP
Convert JPG and PNG images to WebP, the format that makes web pages faster. Files are usually noticeably smaller at the same visible quality, and transparency is kept. The conversion runs in your browser.
How to convert an image to WebP
- 1Add your image. Drop a JPG, PNG, or other image onto the box, or tap to choose it.
- 2Download the WebP. Compare the new file size with the original. The dimensions stay the same.
Why WebP for websites
Images are usually the heaviest part of a web page. WebP files are typically 25 to 35 percent smaller than JPGs that look the same, and much smaller than PNGs, so pages load faster, especially on mobile data. Faster pages keep more visitors and are favoured in search results.
Every current browser, including Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Firefox, displays WebP. Most website builders and content management systems accept WebP uploads as well.
Transparency and quality
Unlike JPG, WebP keeps transparent backgrounds, so a PNG logo converts without gaining a white box around it. Images are saved at a quality setting that keeps photos looking the same to the eye while removing detail you would not notice.
When to stay with JPG or PNG
- Email attachments and documents: some email apps and office software still do not preview WebP
- Printing and print shops: JPG, PNG, or PDF are safer choices
- Upload forms that list only JPG and PNG
- Images you will keep editing: keep the original and export WebP only for the final web version
Get the size right first
Converting a 4000-pixel-wide photo to WebP still leaves a large file. Resize images to the size they are shown on your site, often 1200 to 2000 pixels wide, and crop away unneeded edges before converting. For JPGs you need to keep as JPG, Compress Image is the alternative.
Frequently asked questions
Is WebP better than JPG?
For websites, usually yes: smaller files at similar quality, with transparency support. For email and printing, JPG is more widely accepted.
Will my image lose quality?
Very slightly, in ways that are hard to see at normal size. Keep your original for editing or printing.
Does WebP keep transparent backgrounds?
Yes. Transparent areas in PNG images stay transparent.
Can I open WebP files on my computer?
Yes. Current versions of Windows and macOS, and all modern browsers, open WebP images.
How do I convert WebP back to JPG or PNG?
Use PNG to JPG, which also accepts WebP files, to get a JPG. For a PNG, use JPG to PNG, which accepts WebP too.
Is my image uploaded?
No. The conversion happens in your browser.
Want more detail? Read on our blog: What Is WebP? When to Use It and How to Convert It