PNG's lossless DEFLATE compression keeps pixels perfect but makes websites heavy — a hero image or logo exported as PNG can weigh several megabytes. WebP is the modern replacement: it keeps the alpha channel PNG is loved for while typically cutting file size by a quarter to a third (and far more with lossy encoding). This converter re-encodes your PNG as WebP inside your browser, transparency intact, so your pages get lighter without a server ever seeing the image.
Drop your file here or click to browse
.png — up to 200 MB. Processed locally; never uploaded.
How to convert PNG to WebP
Drop the .png file onto the box above, or click to browse.
The PNG header signature is verified before conversion.
Pick a quality — 85% is a strong default for web images; go higher for crisp graphics.
Click Convert. The image is re-encoded as WebP on your device.
Download the .webp and reference it from your site — every modern browser displays it.
Frequently asked questions
Does WebP support transparency like PNG?
Yes — both lossy (VP8) and lossless (VP8L) WebP carry an 8-bit alpha channel. Your transparent logos and icons survive the conversion intact.
How much smaller is WebP than PNG?
Google's figures put lossless WebP at about 26% smaller than PNG; with lossy WebP at 85% quality the savings on web graphics are often 60–80%. Either way, every current browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari 14+, Edge) displays it.
Will it work in older browsers?
WebP is safe for the open web today — global support is above 96%. If you must serve truly ancient browsers, keep the PNG as a <picture> fallback.
Is the image sent to a server for conversion?
No. The encoder runs in a Web Worker inside your browser tab. Nothing is uploaded, which also makes the conversion instant on a fast machine.