What is WebP and Why Use It?

What is WebP and Why Use It?

What is WebP?

WebP is a modern image format developed by Google that provides superior compression compared to JPEG and PNG. It allows websites to load faster while maintaining high image quality.

WebP vs. JPEG vs. PNG – Comparison Table

Feature	WebP	JPEG	PNG
File Size	🔹 25-85% smaller	🔸 Medium	🔸 Large
Quality	✅ Excellent	✅ Good	✅ Lossless
Transparency	✅ Yes	❌ No	✅ Yes
Compression Type	✅ Lossy & Lossless	✅ Lossy	✅ Lossless
Browser Support	✅ Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari (iOS 14+)	✅ Universal	✅ Universal

Why Use WebP?

• Reduces image sizes by up to 85%, improving website speed.
• Boosts SEO rankings by enhancing Core Web Vitals.
• Lowers bandwidth usage and hosting costs.
• Supports transparency and animations (like GIFs but smaller).

How to Convert Images to WebP?

The easiest way to convert images to WebP is by using TypeIMG.
Steps:

1. Go to TypeIMG and sign up for free.
2. Upload your images (supports up to 50 at a time).
3. Download optimized WebP files with no quality loss.

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