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What is WebP?
WebP is a modern image format that supports lossy compression, lossless compression, transparency, and animation for web image workflows.
What this guide explains
WebP is a modern image format that supports lossy compression, lossless compression, transparency, and animation for web image workflows.
Technical scope
This guide describes browser-based file workflows, format tradeoffs, and ConvertUnlimited processing boundaries for supported tools.
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.
Related guides
WebP vs JPG: photo format tradeoffs · WebP vs PNG: format differences and use cases
FAQ
Which browsers support WebP?
Current versions of Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari support WebP.
Is WebP lossless?
WebP supports both. Lossless WebP preserves pixel data exactly, similar to PNG. Lossy WebP, more commonly used for photos, trades some quality for a smaller file, similar to JPEG.
Action
Convert images to WebP in the browser: Image Converter.