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JPG to WebP Converter

Make your photos lighter for the web. Convert JPG to WebP to get a smaller file at similar visible quality, and see exactly how much you've saved before you download.

  • Free converter
  • No upload
  • No signup or watermark

Drop your JPG image here

or click to upload. JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, HEIC and JFIF supported

JPGPNGWebPAVIFHEICJFIFup to 20MBpaste with Ctrl/Cmd+V

Your image is converted in your browser and never uploaded.

Features of this JPG to WebP converter

Online converter

Free JPG to WebP Converter Online

JPG has been the standard photo format for decades, but newer formats squeeze photos into fewer bytes. WebP is the one that every current browser supports, which makes it an easy upgrade for images on a website.

This converter opens your JPG in the browser, redraws it at the same width and height, and saves it as WebP at the quality you choose, without anything being uploaded.

Convert JPG to WebP
How it works

How to Convert JPG to WebP

  1. 1. Add your JPG

    Drop your .jpg or .jpeg onto the converter, choose it from your device, or paste it with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V.

  2. 2. Check the WebP settings

    WebP is already selected. Adjust the quality slider while watching the file size.

  3. 3. Download your WebP

    Compare the preview with the original, then download your WebP.

Next steps

Do More With Your WebP Images

Converting is often only the first step. These tools work the same way, in your browser, and accept the file you just made.

Know the formats

JPG vs WebP

What is JPG?

Joint Photographic Experts Group

.jpg, .jpeg

JPG, also written JPEG, has been the standard format for photos since the early 1990s. It uses lossy compression: it discards detail the eye is least likely to notice, which keeps photos small.

It is accepted almost everywhere, from cameras and phones to printers, email, websites and government upload forms. It has no transparency, and each time a JPG is edited and saved again it loses a little more detail.

What is WebP?

Google's image format for the web

.webp

WebP was released by Google in 2010 to make images on the web smaller. It has a lossy mode based on the VP8 video codec and a lossless mode, and both support transparency.

For a photo, a WebP is usually smaller than a JPG of similar quality, and every current browser displays it. Outside the browser support is patchier: some older editors, print services and upload forms still don't accept it.

JPG and WebP compared
JPGWebP
Introduced19922010
CompressionLossyLossy or lossless (this converter saves lossy)
TransparencyNoYes
Size of a photoSmallSmaller than JPG
Opens inAlmost everythingCurrent browsers and most apps
Good forPhotos to share, print or uploadImages on websites
Reasons to convert

Why Convert JPG to WebP?

Better page speed

Images are usually the heaviest part of a page. Smaller WebP files help pages load faster and can improve Core Web Vitals.

Less bandwidth

Smaller files reduce hosting and CDN costs, and use less mobile data for your visitors.

Transparency if you need it

Unlike JPG, WebP can hold transparency, so a later edit that removes the background can stay in the same format.

Wide browser support

Every current version of Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari displays WebP, so it's safe to use on your website.

Better results

Tips for Converting JPG to WebP

Frequently asked questions

Is WebP better than JPG?

For websites, usually yes: a WebP is typically smaller than a JPG of similar quality, and it supports transparency. For sharing, printing and upload forms, JPG is still the more compatible choice.

Why is my WebP not smaller than the JPG?

If the JPG was already strongly compressed, a WebP at a high quality setting can end up the same size or larger. Lower the quality slider until the WebP is smaller, and compare the previews to check it still looks good.

Does converting JPG to WebP lose quality?

Both formats are lossy, so re-saving loses a little detail. At the default 85% the difference is very hard to see. The dimensions stay exactly the same.

Can I convert WebP back to JPG later?

Yes, with the WebP to JPG converter. Each lossy save loses a little more detail, though, so keep your original JPG if you might need it.

Does the WebP keep the photo’s location and camera data?

No. The WebP is written from the image’s pixels alone, so EXIF details such as the camera model, the date taken and GPS location are not copied over. That makes the converted file safer to share, but keep your original if you need that information.

Is my JPG uploaded to a server?

No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser: your JPG is opened, turned into a WebP and saved on your own device. Nothing is sent anywhere, and nothing is kept once you close the tab.

Each one opens the same converter with its format already chosen, plus a guide to both formats.

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