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Convert JPG to WebP

WebP was designed by Google specifically to make images on the web smaller. At matching visual quality a WebP is typically 25–35% lighter than the same JPG, which directly improves page load time and Core Web Vitals scores.

Also known as: JPEG to WebP · JPG to WebP converter

Files up to 50 MBTypically under a minuteNeed WebP to JPG instead?

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How to convert JPG to WebP

  1. Step 1

    Add your JPG file

    Drag your JPG file into the box, or choose it from your device. It can be up to 50 MB.

  2. Step 2

    Choose your settings

    Adjust Quality (85%) and Remove metadata (on), or keep the starting values in brackets, which suit most files. More are under Advanced options.

  3. Step 3

    Press Convert to WebP

    The work happens on our servers, and you can follow its progress.

  4. Step 4

    Download your WebP file

    Your upload is already deleted, and the result is deleted after one hour.

Why convert JPG to WebP?

  • Speeding up a website and improving its Largest Contentful Paint score
  • Reducing bandwidth costs on an image-heavy site or CDN
  • Meeting a performance budget flagged by Lighthouse or PageSpeed Insights
  • Storing large photo libraries more compactly without visible degradation

JPG vs WebP

Comparison of JPG and WebP
PropertyJPGWebP
Typical sizeBaseline25–35% smaller
TransparencyNot supportedSupported
AnimationNot supportedSupported
Browser supportUniversalAll modern browsers

Frequently asked questions

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