Convert PNG to WEBP
Free, fast and secure — convert PNG to WEBP right in your browser.
Shrink your PNG by converting to WEBP
Converting PNG to WEBP trades a little detail for a much smaller file, making WebP image the practical choice for fast web pages, email and sharing.
How to convert PNG to WEBP
- 1 Drop your PNG file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to WEBP automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new WEBP file instantly.
PNG vs WEBP
| Feature | PNG | WEBP |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | Yes |
| Type | Raster | Raster |
| MIME type | image/png | image/webp |
| Best for | Logos, icons, screenshots and any graphic that needs transparency or pixel-perfect edges. | Web images where page speed matters — photos, graphics and simple animations alike. |
About the formats
PNG image
PNG is a lossless image format with full alpha transparency. It keeps every pixel exact, which makes it the go-to choice for logos, icons, screenshots and graphics with sharp edges.
Strengths
- Lossless — perfect, repeatable quality
- Full transparency (alpha channel)
- Crisp text, lines and flat colour
Limitations
- Larger files than JPG for photos
- No native animation
- Not ideal for large photographic images
Best for: Logos, icons, screenshots and any graphic that needs transparency or pixel-perfect edges.
WebP image
WebP is a modern Google format that delivers both lossy and lossless compression with transparency and animation. It typically produces noticeably smaller files than JPG or PNG at the same quality.
Strengths
- Smaller than JPG and PNG at similar quality
- Supports transparency and animation
- Great for fast-loading web pages
Limitations
- Not supported by some older software
- Less universal than JPG for sharing
- Limited print workflow support
Best for: Web images where page speed matters — photos, graphics and simple animations alike.