Compress a WebP image

What is the WebP format?

WebP is a modern image format developed by Google that offers superior compression for web images.

It supports both lossy and lossless compression, transparency (like PNG), and animations (like GIF).

WebP images are on average 25-35% smaller than equivalent JPG files at equal visual quality.

WebP advantages over other formats

Superior compression: files are lighter, improving load times and SEO.

Versatility: a single format for photos, transparent graphics, and animations.

Browser support: all modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) have supported WebP since 2020.

Why compress an already optimized WebP?

Even though WebP is already efficient, some files can benefit from additional optimization, especially those exported with default settings.

Additional compression can reduce size by an additional 10-30% without visible quality loss.

This is particularly useful for large images or galleries with many photos.

WebP lossy or lossless?

WebP lossy is ideal for photos. It offers excellent compression ratios.

WebP lossless is preferable for graphics, logos, and images requiring perfect fidelity.

Our tool automatically detects the optimal type based on your image.

Compatibility and fallbacks

Although WebP is widely supported, plan a JPG/PNG fallback for rare cases of incompatibility.

Use the <picture> tag in HTML to serve WebP to compatible browsers and JPG/PNG to others.

This approach ensures optimal performance while maintaining universal compatibility.

How to do it in 3 steps

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