PNG to WebP
Convert PNG files to WebP for a much smaller image that still keeps transparency.
Half the Size, Transparency Intact
This is the conversion to reach for when a PNG is too heavy but you cannot give up the alpha channel. WebP supports transparency just as PNG does, while compressing far more effectively - logos, icons and cut-out product shots routinely come out at half the size or less. Because PNG is lossless, running it through a PNG compressor rarely achieves much; changing the format is what actually moves the number. Use a high quality setting to keep sharp edges clean, and keep the PNG as a fallback if the file is going anywhere outside a browser.
How to Convert an Image
Upload your image
Load a JPG, PNG, WebP, or GIF file from your device.
Pick the target format
Choose JPG, PNG, or WebP. For JPG, set the quality and a background colour for any transparent areas.
Download the converted file
Compare the source and result sizes shown above the preview, then save the converted image.
Good Candidates for WebP
- Logos and icons weighing down a web page
- Transparent product cut-outs in an online catalogue
- UI assets and illustrations in a web application
- Large PNG screenshots used in documentation
- Design exports that are far bigger than they need to be
- Any PNG that refused to get smaller when compressed
PNG to WebP Questions
Does WebP keep the transparent background?
Yes. WebP has a full alpha channel, so transparency survives the conversion intact.
How much smaller is a WebP than a PNG?
Often half or less, and sometimes far more for photographic content. The exact sizes are shown above the preview.
Will sharp edges and text stay crisp?
At a high quality setting, yes. If you see softness around fine text, raise the quality slider a little.
Should I delete the original PNG?
Keep it if the image is going anywhere outside a browser - some older desktop software still cannot read WebP.