WebP converter

Convert images to WebP, or WebP back to JPG and PNG.

Your files never leave your device. All processing happens inside your browser.

About the WebP converter

The WebP format was developed by Google and usually offers a smaller file size than JPG and PNG at similar quality, which is why many websites use it to improve loading speed. Abzario's WebP converter works both ways: you can convert a JPG or PNG photo to WebP, or turn a WebP file back into JPG or PNG. All conversions run through the browser's canvas, and your file is never uploaded — simply load the image, choose the output format you want, and click convert. This tool is useful for web designers who want to shrink their site's images, and just as useful for anyone who received a WebP file that their software doesn't support. Alongside this tool, you can use the image compressor and image resize tools to compress further or adjust dimensions so the final output is fully optimized for the web.

How to use it

  1. 1Select the image.
  2. 2Choose the output format.
  3. 3Download the converted file.

Why use this tool?

  • Two-way conversion between WebP and the common JPG and PNG formats.
  • Noticeably smaller file size with WebP compared to a regular JPG.
  • Fully processed in the browser with no file uploaded to a server.
  • Great for optimizing site loading speed and technical SEO score.
  • Ability to convert a WebP file back to formats usable by older software.
  • Free to use with no limit on the number of daily conversions.

Worked examples

Shrinking a website image

An 800 KB JPG photo usually shrinks to around 300 KB once converted to WebP.

Converting WebP for editing

Convert a WebP file downloaded from a website to PNG so it can be opened in photo-editing software.

Preparing for social media

Convert a WebP photo to JPG so it uploads without issues on platforms that don't fully support WebP yet.

Optimizing a product gallery

Convert all product images in an online store to WebP to improve page loading speed.

Frequently asked questions

Is my file uploaded to a server?

Your files never leave your device; all processing happens inside the browser.

Do all browsers display WebP?

Yes, all modern browsers support WebP.

Do all browsers display WebP files?

Yes, every modern browser, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge, fully supports the WebP format.

Why should I convert my website's images to WebP?

WebP has a smaller file size at similar quality, so pages load faster, which improves both user experience and search engine ranking.

How do I open a WebP file in older software?

If your software doesn't support WebP, use this same tool to convert the file to JPG or PNG so it opens in any program.

Does converting to WebP reduce image quality?

The conversion runs at high quality and the loss is usually unnoticeable, though WebP, like JPG, does use lossy compression.

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