Free Image to WebP Converter

What is WebP and why should I use it?

WebP is a modern image format that can deliver similar visual quality to JPG and PNG at a smaller file size, which helps pages load faster and feel more responsive.

Using lighter images reduces bandwidth usage, improves user experience on slow networks, and supports better Core Web Vitals and SEO over time.

Which image formats can I convert to WebP?

You can convert most common web image formats, including JPG, JPEG, PNG, and sometimes GIF or other raster formats depending on how your backend is implemented.

For best results, start from reasonably high‑quality source images so the WebP output has enough detail to compress effectively without looking soft or blocky.

What does the quality setting do?

The quality value controls how aggressive the compression is: lower values create smaller files with more visible compression, while higher values keep more detail at a larger size.

Many sites use a value in the 80–90 range as a good balance between file size and visual quality, but you can experiment per project and asset type.

Will converting to WebP change how my image looks?

At moderate quality settings, most photos and UI assets look almost identical to the original, especially on normal screens and typical viewing distances.

If you notice banding, artifacts, or text looking fuzzy, increase the quality slider for that asset until the result matches your visual standards.

Do all browsers support WebP?

All modern browsers support WebP, including Chromium‑based browsers, Firefox, and Safari on current operating systems.

For legacy browsers, you can serve WebP with a fallback using the picture element or your image CDN so older clients receive JPG or PNG instead.

How should I use the converted WebP on my site?

After downloading, upload the WebP image to your CMS or storage, update image URLs in templates, and ensure your HTML or framework is pointing to the new assets.

For performance‑critical images such as hero sections and product photos, combine WebP with responsive images, caching, and proper loading priority for best results.

Is it safe to convert images that contain sensitive information?

If you are processing sensitive screenshots or documents, run the tool over HTTPS and keep the conversions within infrastructure and storage you control.

Avoid uploading confidential material to third‑party services when possible; if you must, anonymize or crop out any personal or secret information first.