Convert PNG to WebP: what to know
A transparent PNG often shrinks dramatically as a WebP while staying sharp. PNG is a lossless image format that supports transparency. WebP is a modern format from Google that is smaller than JPG and PNG and also supports transparency.
What changes when you convert PNG to WebP
- WebP is lossy, so a small amount of detail is traded for a much smaller file. At the recommended setting the difference is not noticeable in normal use.
- Expect the file to become noticeably smaller, often 3 to 10 times, because WebP uses lossy compression while PNG stores every pixel.
How to convert PNG to WebP
- Drop your PNG file(s) onto the upload area, or click it to browse.
- WebP is already selected as the output format. Pick a quality level if you want a different balance of size and detail.
- Press Convert, then download each WebP file or all of them together as a ZIP.
PNG vs WebP at a glance
| PNG | WebP | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | screenshots, logos, graphics with text and anything you will edit again | websites that want faster pages |
| Compression | Lossless / uncompressed | Lossy |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Watch out for | photos saved as PNG are several times larger than JPG | a few older programs, printers and upload forms still cannot open it |
Frequently asked questions
Is the PNG to WebP converter really free?
Yes. There is no daily limit: convert as many files as you like, up to 200 MB per task (one file or several together), with no sign-up and no watermark.
Will I lose quality when I convert PNG to WebP?
WebP is lossy, so a small amount of detail is traded for a much smaller file. At the recommended setting the difference is not noticeable in normal use.
When should I use WebP instead of PNG?
WebP is a modern format from Google that is smaller than JPG and PNG and also supports transparency. It is best for websites that want faster pages. Keep in mind that a few older programs, printers and upload forms still cannot open it. PNG is a lossless image format that supports transparency, best for screenshots, logos, graphics with text and anything you will edit again.
Do you keep my files?
No. Files are processed automatically and returned to you; we do not store them, and we never view or share them.
Can I convert many PNG files at once?
Yes. Drop several PNG files together (or a whole folder) and download the WebP results one by one or as a single ZIP.
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