What is WebP?
WebP is a modern web image format from Google. It can encode lossy or lossless images and supports transparency, often beating JPG and PNG on size at similar visual quality.
WebP (WebP) is best for web delivery when you want smaller files with alpha support. Extensions: .webp. MIME: image/webp. Can be used as input. Can be used as output.
Common uses
- Web pages that need smaller image payloads
- Transparent images where PNG would be too heavy
- Photo and graphic assets for progressive web apps
Things to know
- Older software and some print workflows still prefer JPG or PNG
- Not every desktop app opens WebP without a plugin
- Formatly converts WebP in your browser. Files are not uploaded.