Drop a PNG image here
or click to browse
Accepts .png files
Transparency Preserved
Unlike JPG, WebP supports alpha transparency — transparent PNG areas stay transparent in the output.
50–80% Smaller
WebP files are dramatically smaller than PNG for photographic images, speeding up web page loads.
Modern Web Standard
WebP is supported by all major browsers and is Google's recommended format for web images.
Private & Instant
No server involved. Conversion runs in your browser in milliseconds.
How to convert PNG to WebP
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Drop your PNG file
Drag a .png onto the drop zone or click to browse your files.
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Set quality
Choose a quality level. 85 is recommended for web use; 90–95 for higher fidelity.
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Convert and download
Hit "Convert to WebP" and download your optimized image immediately.
Frequently asked questions
- Does PNG to WebP preserve transparency?
- Yes. WebP supports alpha transparency, so transparent areas in your PNG will remain transparent in the WebP output.
- Is WebP lossless like PNG?
- WebP supports both lossless and lossy modes. This converter uses lossy mode with your chosen quality setting. For pixel-perfect lossless output, keep using PNG.
- How much smaller will the WebP be?
- WebP is typically 50–80% smaller than PNG for photographic content and 20–40% smaller for graphics with transparency.
- Should I use WebP instead of PNG on my website?
- For most web use cases yes — WebP supports transparency, is smaller, and is supported by all modern browsers. Use PNG only when lossless quality is strictly required.
- Is my file uploaded anywhere?
- No. All conversion happens in your browser. Your PNG file never leaves your device.