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What is WebP? The Modern Image Format
WebP is a modern image format that provides superior lossless and lossy compression for images on the web. It was created by Google to make the web faster.
The Origin of WebP
Google announced the WebP format in 2010. It is based on the VP8 video codec and uses predictive coding to encode images.
What this page does
A comprehensive guide to the WebP image format. Discover why Google created it, how it works, and why you should use it.
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Supported workflow
Use this page to understand the workflow, then open the linked tool page when you are ready to process files.
FAQ
Which browsers support WebP?
Currently, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari all have excellent support for WebP.
Action
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