Why convert PNG to WEBP?
WEBP is an image format made by Google for the web. It supports transparency like PNG, but compresses far better, so the same picture usually downloads much faster. Smaller images help your pages load quicker, which matters for Core Web Vitals and for visitors on mobile data. Every current browser, including Safari on iPhone, can show WEBP images.
How to convert PNG to WEBP
- Drop one or more PNG files above (JPG and GIF work too).
- Set the quality. Leave it at 85 unless you need a lossless copy, in which case choose 100.
- Press Convert to WEBP, then download each file or everything as a ZIP.
PNG vs WEBP at a glance
| PNG | WEBP | |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Lossless mode | Always | Optional |
| Typical file size | Large | 25–80% smaller |
| Animation | APNG only | Yes |
| Browser support | All | All current browsers |
| Best for | Editing, archiving, print | Websites, apps, sharing |
When to keep PNG
Keep the original PNG if you will edit the image again, send it to a printer, or upload it to a service that doesn't accept WEBP. If a WEBP ever comes out larger than the PNG (this happens with tiny icons), the tool tells you so you can keep the original. Need to go the other way? The image converter turns WEBP back into PNG or JPG.
Frequently asked questions
Does converting PNG to WEBP lose transparency?
No. WEBP supports an alpha channel, so transparent areas stay transparent.
How much smaller will my images get?
Photos and screenshots usually shrink by 25–80%. Very small icons may not shrink at all; the results list shows the before and after size of every file.
Is WEBP supported everywhere?
All current versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari (iOS 14 and later) and Android browsers display WEBP. Some older desktop software and a few upload forms still expect PNG or JPG.
Are my images uploaded?
No. The conversion runs in your browser using its built-in image encoder. Your files stay on your device.
Can I convert many PNG files at once?
Yes. Select or drop as many as you like and download them together as a ZIP file.
