PNG to WebP Converter
Convert your PNG images to WebP format for better compression and faster web loading. All processing happens in your browser - your images never leave your device.
Click to select PNG images or drag and drop them here
Supports multiple files
How to Convert PNG to WebP
- Select your desired WebP quality level (90% recommended for best balance)
- Click the upload area or drag and drop your PNG images
- The conversion happens automatically and instantly
- Download individual WebP files or all at once as a ZIP
- Your images are processed locally - nothing is uploaded to any server
About PNG to WebP Conversion
PNG is a widely-used lossless image format, but WebP is a modern image format developed by Google that provides superior compression for web images. Converting PNG to WebP can significantly reduce file sizes while maintaining excellent visual quality.
Why Convert PNG to WebP?
- Smaller File Sizes: WebP typically produces files 25-35% smaller than PNG
- Faster Loading: Smaller files mean faster page load times and better web performance
- Better SEO: Google favors faster-loading websites in search rankings
- Transparency Support: WebP supports alpha channels just like PNG
- Modern Browsers: All current browsers support WebP (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
- Bandwidth Savings: Reduced file sizes lower hosting costs and data usage
WebP Quality Settings Explained
Maximum Quality (100%): Lossless compression that preserves every pixel perfectly. File sizes will still be smaller than PNG.
High Quality (90%): Recommended setting that provides excellent visual quality with significant file size reduction (typically 50-70% smaller than PNG).
Medium Quality (80%): Great for most web images. Provides good quality with even smaller file sizes.
Lower Quality (60-70%): Aggressive compression for maximum file size reduction. Best for images where perfect quality isn't critical.
PNG vs WebP
PNG Advantages: Universal compatibility with all software, established standard since 1996, no licensing concerns
WebP Advantages: Much smaller file sizes (25-35% smaller), faster web performance, supports both lossy and lossless compression, modern browser support
When to Use WebP Format
- Optimizing images for websites and web applications
- Improving page load speed and Core Web Vitals scores
- Reducing bandwidth usage and hosting costs
- Creating responsive images for modern web browsers
- Building progressive web apps (PWAs)
- Any scenario where file size matters but quality must remain high
Browser Compatibility
WebP is supported by all modern web browsers including Chrome (since 2010), Firefox (since 2019), Safari (since 2020), and Edge (since 2018). Mobile browsers on iOS and Android also fully support WebP. For older browsers, you can implement fallback strategies using the HTML <picture> element.
Privacy & Security
Your privacy is completely protected. All PNG to WebP conversion happens entirely in your web browser using JavaScript and the HTML5 Canvas API. Your images are never uploaded to our servers or transmitted anywhere. The entire conversion process is private and secure on your device.
Technical Details
This converter uses the browser's native Canvas API to decode PNG images and re-encode them as WebP format with your selected quality level. WebP uses advanced compression algorithms (based on VP8 video codec) to achieve smaller file sizes. The format supports both lossy and lossless compression modes, as well as transparency (alpha channel).
