How to open WebP files
All current major browsers. When a browser or application cannot decode the file directly, convert a copy to JPG for compatibility or PNG when transparency and lossless graphics matter.
When to use WebP
- Web delivery
- Product images
- Transparent web graphics
Best settings for WebP
- Use WebP for modern websites, product images, transparent web graphics, and CMS assets that need smaller transfer sizes.
- Compare output size and visible quality against JPG for photos and PNG for transparent graphics.
- Keep a source PNG, TIFF, or high-quality original when the image will be edited again later.
Compatibility checklist
- Current major browsers support WebP, but older creative tools may still prefer JPG or PNG.
- WebP can preserve transparency when the source and browser encoder support alpha.
- Animated WebP is a separate workflow; these tools focus on static images.
Limits to consider
- Older creative software may need conversion
- Animated WebP is outside this tool set
Convert WebP images
Choose an output based on the destination, not just file size. Conversion runs locally in your browser whenever the required decoder is available.