PNG to WEBP
Free, private, browser-based conversion. No uploads required.
Drag & drop your PNG file here
or
PNG → WEBP
Why Convert PNG to WEBP?
WebP is Google's modern image format designed specifically for the web. It provides superior compression to both PNG and JPG while supporting transparency and animation. Major websites like Google, Facebook, and YouTube use WebP to serve billions of images daily. Converting your PNG images to WebP can significantly improve your website's performance.
Learn more: WebP format, PNG format
How It Works
- Upload your PNG image
- Choose quality level for size/quality balance
- Click 'Convert to WebP'
- Download your optimized WebP file
Features
Technical Details
WebP uses both lossy and lossless compression algorithms. For images with transparency, WebP achieves 26% smaller files than PNG on average. The format uses VP8 video codec technology for lossy compression and a predictive coding method for lossless compression.
FAQ
Is WebP supported everywhere?
WebP is supported by all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. For older browsers, provide JPG/PNG fallbacks.
Should I use WebP for my website?
Yes! WebP typically provides 25-35% better compression, leading to faster page loads and better SEO rankings.
Does WebP keep transparency?
Yes, WebP fully supports alpha channel transparency like PNG.
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