WEBP FORMAT
WebP Converters
Convert WebP images to universally compatible formats.
About WebP
WebP is Google's modern image format offering both lossy and lossless compression modes, plus alpha transparency and animation support—essentially combining the best features of JPEG, PNG, and GIF. Announced in 2010, WebP typically delivers 25-35% smaller files than JPEG at comparable quality using VP8 or VP8L compression. All major browsers now support WebP, making it a practical choice for web optimization.
Learn more: WebP Documentation (Google)
WebP strikes an excellent balance between compression efficiency and ecosystem maturity. It's widely adopted for web delivery, supported across all modern browsers (Chrome 32+, Firefox 65+, Safari 14+, Edge 18+), and offers better compression than JPEG/PNG without the encoding overhead of AVIF.
CMS support: WordPress 5.8+ (July 2021) supports WebP natively. Most modern CMS platforms and CDNs (Cloudflare, Akamai, Fastly) can automatically serve WebP to compatible browsers via content negotiation.
Email limitation: Most email clients (Outlook, Gmail web, Apple Mail) do not support WebP. Always use JPG or PNG for email images, or provide a JPG fallback via <picture> elements in HTML emails.
Quick Facts
- Extension
- .webp
- Developed By
- Year Introduced
- 2010
- Compression
- Lossy/Lossless (VP8)
- Color Depth
- 8-bit (24-bit color)
- Transparency
- Full alpha channel
- Animation
- Supported
- Browser Support
- Universal (2020+)
Convert from WebP (4 tools)
Convert to WebP (14 tools)
AVIF to WebP
Convert AVIF to WebP for better browser support and faster decode
GIF to WebP
GIF to WebP conversion for modern web optimization with animation and transparency support
HEIC to WebP
Convert iPhone's HEIC format to modern, web-optimized WebP images
JPG to WebP
Switch to modern WebP for smaller photos and fast web delivery
PNG to WebP
Keep the transparency, lose the bloat – modern WebP format
RAW to WebP
Convert camera RAW files from any manufacturer to WebP for the web
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ARW to WebP
Convert Sony ARW files to modern WebP
CR2 to WebP
Convert Canon CR2 files to modern WebP
DNG to WebP
Convert Adobe DNG files to modern WebP
NEF to WebP
Convert Nikon NEF RAW files to modern WebP
ORF to WebP
Convert Olympus ORF files to modern WebP
PEF to WebP
Convert Pentax PEF files to modern WebP
RAF to WebP
Convert Fujifilm RAF files to modern WebP
RW2 to WebP
Convert Panasonic RW2 files to modern WebP
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WebP Guides & Articles
How to Convert WebP to PNG Quickly and Safely
Discover how to convert WebP to PNG with simple steps, browser tricks, desktop tools, and bulk options for crisp, lossless results.
Compress Files for Email by Converting Formats: A Practical Guide
Learn how to compress files for email by converting to smaller formats. Convert PNG to JPG, HEIC to JPG, and resize images in one step with built-in smart compression.
Compress PNG Images: Convert to Web-Optimized Formats
Learn how to compress PNG images by converting to modern formats like WebP and AVIF. Reduce file sizes by 50-80% while maintaining quality for faster websites.
A Developer's Guide to the Best Image Formats for the Web
A technical guide to the best image formats for web performance. Compare JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, and SVG with practical examples and optimization trade-offs.
A Developer's Guide on How to Reduce Image File Size
Learn how to reduce image file size with practical methods. This guide covers compression, modern formats like WebP/AVIF, resizing, and batch workflows.
How to Optimize Images for Web Performance
Learn how to optimize images for web performance. This guide covers modern formats, compression, and delivery for faster page loads and better Core Web Vitals.
Answers at a Glance
Quick answers to common questions.
- Are my files secure?
- How long do you keep my files?
- What metadata do you keep?
- What happens after I drop a file?
- Why are conversions so fast?
- How do you measure performance?
- What are the exact limits for each plan?
- Can I process files in bulk?
- Why did my file fail to convert?
- Do you use my files to train AI?