WEBP is a modern Google format using lossy and lossless compression to make images ~25–35% smaller than JPG or PNG at similar quality, with transparency and animation support.
WEBP opens in all modern browsers and recent Photoshop, GIMP and image viewers.
Share, post and embed pictures across sites and apps.
Work with the format in editors like Photoshop and GIMP.
Keep memories and assets in a widely-readable form.
| ✔ Strengths | ✖ Limitations |
|---|---|
| Supports transparency | Less common outside its niche |
| Lossless — keeps full quality |
Convert, compress and edit — free, in your browser.
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WEBP is a modern Google format using lossy and lossless compression to make images ~25–35% smaller than JPG or PNG at similar quality, with transparency and animation support.
WEBP opens in all modern browsers and recent Photoshop, GIMP and image viewers.
Yes — WEBP preserves full quality with no compression loss.
Use SharkFoto's free tools — upload your WEBP file and convert it to a more convenient format in seconds. It's free, processed securely and never stored.
Yes — WEBP supports transparent backgrounds.