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WebP Converter

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Convert images to and from WebP right in your browser. Big savings over PNG/JPG, with a live before/after size readout.

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WebP · PNG · JPG

Choose a PNG, JPG, WebP, or GIF. Conversion happens in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

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How to Use

  1. 1 Upload an image — PNG, JPG, WebP, or GIF.
  2. 2 Choose a target format: WebP for the web, or PNG/JPG to convert a WebP back.
  3. 3 For WebP and JPG, drag the quality slider to balance size against detail.
  4. 4 Watch the before/after panel show how much smaller (or larger) the output is.
  5. 5 Click Download to save the converted image.

Features

  • Convert any raster image to WebP for big savings over PNG and JPG.
  • Convert WebP back to PNG (lossless, keeps transparency) or JPG (smallest).
  • Live before/after size comparison so you can see the savings instantly.
  • Quality slider for the lossy formats; PNG stays lossless automatically.
  • 100% client-side — your image is never uploaded.

Why it Matters

WebP typically lands 25–35% smaller than an equivalent JPG and far smaller than PNG, while keeping transparency support — which is why it's now the default image format for fast websites. But most image editors still don't export it, and the online converters that do usually want you to upload your file first. This tool re-encodes in your browser with the canvas API, so you get the smaller file without handing your image to a third party, and you can convert WebP back to PNG or JPG when something downstream can't read it.

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Use Cases

Faster Websites

Shrink PNG/JPG assets to WebP to cut page weight and improve Core Web Vitals.

Transparency, Smaller

Get a WebP that keeps transparency at a fraction of a PNG's size for logos and icons.

Compatibility Fallback

Convert a WebP back to PNG or JPG for tools and apps that still can't open WebP.

Private Conversion

Re-encode images locally — nothing is uploaded to a server.

How to use

  1. Upload your image (PNG, JPG, WebP, or GIF).
  2. Choose a target format — WebP for the web, or PNG/JPG to convert a WebP back.
  3. For WebP and JPG, drag the quality slider to trade size against detail.
  4. The before/after panel shows how much smaller (or larger) the result is.
  5. Click Download to save the converted image.

Why WebP

WebP was built for the web. At matching visual quality it’s typically 25–35% smaller than JPG and much smaller than PNG, and unlike JPG it supports transparency. Smaller images mean faster page loads and better Core Web Vitals — which is why WebP is now widely used across the web.

Converting back to PNG or JPG

Not everything reads WebP yet. Some older apps, email clients, and upload forms still expect PNG or JPG. Upload your WebP and pick:

  • PNG — lossless, keeps transparency. Best for graphics and screenshots.
  • JPG — smallest, no transparency. Transparent pixels are filled with the background colour you choose.

Private by design

The image is decoded and re-encoded locally in your browser through the canvas API. It’s never uploaded, so the conversion is instant and your files stay private.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much smaller will my WebP be?
It depends on the source. Converting a JPG to WebP at the same visual quality usually saves 25–35%; converting a PNG photo can save much more. Flat graphics and already-tiny images may save less. The before/after panel shows the exact result for your file, so you can decide if it's worth it.
Does WebP keep transparency?
Yes. WebP supports an alpha channel just like PNG, so transparent areas are preserved when you convert to WebP or back to PNG. Converting to JPG flattens transparency onto the background colour you pick, because JPG has no alpha channel.
Should I use the quality slider?
For WebP and JPG, lower quality means a smaller file with more compression artefacts. Around 80–90% is a good balance for photos. PNG is lossless, so the quality slider doesn't apply to it.
Can I convert a WebP back to PNG or JPG?
Yes — that's a core use of this tool. Upload a WebP, choose PNG (lossless, keeps transparency) or JPG (smaller, flattened), and download. It's handy when an app or platform doesn't accept WebP yet.
Is my image uploaded anywhere?
No. The image is decoded and re-encoded entirely in your browser using the canvas API. Nothing leaves your device.
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