What is WebP?

WebP is a modern image format developed by Google that provides superior compression for both lossy and lossless images. It's widely supported by all modern browsers.

Why compress WebP files?

Even though WebP is already well-compressed, you can further reduce file size by lowering the quality setting or resizing. This is especially useful for web performance optimization.

WebP vs JPG vs PNG

WebP typically produces files 25-35% smaller than JPG at equivalent quality, and significantly smaller than PNG. It supports both lossy and lossless compression, plus transparency.

FAQ

Is the compression secure?

Absolutely. Your images are compressed directly in your browser and are never sent to any server.

Do all browsers support WebP?

Yes, all modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) support the WebP format.

Can WebP have transparency?

Yes, WebP supports transparency similar to PNG but with much smaller file sizes.