PNG → WEBP
PNG to WebP
PNG supports transparency but often weighs a lot. WebP keeps transparency and usually produces a smaller file, which makes it a strong choice for logos, icons and modern websites.
The image is converted in your browser — the file is not uploaded.
How to convert PNG to WEBP
- 1Upload a PNG or drop it into the window
- 2Press “Convert PNG to WebP”
- 3Download the WebP file
More about PNG to WEBP
Why convert PNG to WebP
PNG is a reliable lossless format, but its files can be large. WebP offers efficient compression and supports transparency, which makes it a good replacement for PNG on the web without losing the transparent background.
The conversion is useful if you need to:
- reduce the weight of logos and icons;
- speed up a website or landing page;
- keep transparency while saving bandwidth;
- prepare images for a modern browser.
How it works
The browser decodes the PNG, draws it on a canvas and exports it as WebP. Nothing is uploaded. If the browser cannot encode WebP, server-side processing with sharp takes over and the result is deleted after download.
What to know
WebP is supported by all modern browsers, but older software may not open it. Keep the original PNG for editing and use WebP as the web version. For photos without transparency, JPG or WebP are usually smaller than PNG.
Questions and answers
Is transparency preserved?
Yes. WebP supports an alpha channel, so transparent areas stay transparent.
Is WebP smaller than PNG?
Usually yes. WebP compresses more efficiently, especially for graphics and images with large flat areas.
Do all browsers support WebP?
All current browsers do. Very old software and some office suites may not.
Is the image uploaded to the server?
No. The conversion runs in your browser. If the browser cannot encode WebP, the server handles it and deletes the result automatically.