Why WebP Makes Websites Faster
Smaller images load sooner, and WebP is one of the easiest wins. Here is the basic idea.
What is the Image to WebP Converter?
WebP usually beats JPG and PNG on file size at similar visual quality, which helps pages load faster. This tool converts your image in the browser at your chosen quality and downloads a WebP file. Encoding depends on browser support, so a very old browser may not produce a WebP file.
How to use it
- Upload an image
- Set WebP quality
- Download the WebP
Worked example
At quality 85, a photo converts to a WebP that is typically much smaller than the same photo as a high-quality JPG, with little visible difference.
Should I replace all JPGs with WebP?
For web delivery yes, but keep originals for editing, since WebP is a delivery format, not an archive format.
Frequently asked questions
Is WebP supported everywhere now?
Modern browsers support it well, but check your audience if you still serve very old browsers.
What quality should I pick?
Around 80 to 90 works well for photos, lower for thumbnails where size matters most.