🌐
WebP
Web Picture Format
WebP is a modern image format developed by Google that provides superior compression for both lossy and lossless modes. It supports transparency and animation, offering smaller file sizes compared to JPEG and PNG.
Technical Specifications
- Extensions:
- .webp
- MIME Type:
- image/webp
- Compression:
- Lossy and lossless
- Transparency:
- Full support
- Animation:
- Supported
- Year Created:
- 2010
Advantages
- ✓ Excellent compression (25-35% smaller than JPEG)
- ✓ Transparency and animation support
- ✓ Both lossy and lossless modes
- ✓ Good support in modern browsers
Disadvantages
- ✗ Limited support in older browsers
- ✗ Fewer editing tools available
- ✗ Slower encoding compared to JPEG
When to Use
- Modern websites
- When loading speed is important
- Images with transparency
- Animated images
When Not to Use
- Need support for older browsers
- Print and professional photography
- When compatibility with all devices is important
Convert Images
Use our free online converter to work with WebP
Go to Converter