WebP Compressor

Compress WebP images while keeping their excellent quality-to-size ratio. Runs entirely in your browser.

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Drop or click to select WebP image

About this tool

WebP is Google's modern image format. It produces files that are typically 25–35% smaller than JPEG at the same perceived quality, and unlike JPEG it also supports transparency and animation. Every major browser now supports WebP, which is why it's increasingly the default for performance-conscious websites.

This WebP Compressor lets you re-encode WebP images to a smaller size, either by picking a quality level or by targeting a specific file size in KB. Everything runs locally in your browser — your image is never uploaded to a server.

If you have a JPEG or PNG and want the savings without changing your workflow, our converter tools let you switch formats first, then compress.

Why use it

  • 25–35% smaller than JPEG at the same visual quality.
  • Supports transparency, unlike JPEG.
  • Runs entirely in the browser — fully private.
  • Hit an exact target file size in KB or MB.

How to use it

  1. 1
    Drop your WebP file

    Drag and drop a .webp image, or click to browse.

  2. 2
    Set quality or target size

    Pick a quality level (80 is a strong default) or enable the target size option to hit an exact KB.

  3. 3
    Download the result

    Your compressed WebP is ready immediately. The original is left alone.

Common use cases

  • Optimizing hero images and banners for fast page loads.
  • Replacing JPEGs and PNGs on a website to improve Core Web Vitals.
  • Reducing image weight for mobile-first sites and PWAs.
  • Compressing product photos for an ecommerce catalog.
  • Shrinking blog images without a visible quality drop.
  • Preparing images for ad networks with strict size caps.

Tips for best results

WebP quality scales differently

WebP at 75 looks roughly like JPEG at 85. You can usually drop the quality value 5–10 points compared to your JPEG defaults.

Test browser support if you serve very old clients

Modern browsers all support WebP, but if you serve legacy Internet Explorer users, keep a JPEG fallback.

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Frequently asked questions

Does WebP support transparency?

Yes. The compressor preserves alpha channels in the output.

What's a good WebP quality?

75–85% is usually visually lossless for photos and far smaller than JPG at the same quality.