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PNG to WebP Converter

Convert PNG images to WebP for smaller web-ready files.

Drop a file, get the result. Nothing is uploaded. Accepted formats: PNG. Maximum file size: 50 MB. Files stay in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

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Drop a file, get the result. Nothing is uploaded.

PNGMax 50 MB

Files stay in your browser — nothing is uploaded

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Frequently asked questions

Is PNG to WebP free?
Yes. It is free, needs no account and adds no watermark. You can convert several PNG files at once, up to 50 MB each.
Are my PNG files uploaded?
No. The conversion runs in your browser with the Canvas API, so your images stay on your device.
What does the quality setting do?
The slider runs from 1 to 100 and starts at 85. Lower numbers make a smaller file with more visible compression; higher numbers keep more detail. The result updates as you move it, and if a WebP would come out larger than the original PNG, the tool re-encodes it at a lower quality so the output is never bigger than the input.
Is PNG transparency kept?
Yes. Transparent areas of a PNG stay transparent in the WebP, because WebP supports an alpha channel.
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When to use this

Use this converter when a website or app accepts WebP and a PNG image is larger than you need. Try it on photographs or complex graphics, then compare the output size and appearance with the original. The result depends on the source image and the browser's encoder; a WebP is not guaranteed to be smaller.

Keep the PNG when you need a lossless working file, pixel-exact text or edges, or compatibility with software that does not accept WebP. Changing format alone does not guarantee a faster page: displayed dimensions, image loading, caching, and other page assets also matter.

Good to know

Transparency can be preserved. WebP supports alpha transparency, unlike JPG. Check the converted image against the background where you plan to use it, especially around soft edges.

Quality is a tradeoff. This tool uses the browser's WebP encoder with an adjustable lossy quality setting. Start at the default, inspect text, edges, and gradients at the intended display size, then lower quality only if the result remains acceptable.

Compare the actual bytes. A small or already optimized PNG may produce a WebP that is no smaller. If that happens, try a lower quality setting, resize a copy if appropriate, or keep the PNG.

Check your delivery pipeline. Some image services already create WebP variants. Verify what your site actually serves before converting an entire library by hand.

Quick Reference

FeaturePNGWebP
CompressionLossless onlyLossy + lossless
TransparencyYes (alpha)Yes (alpha)
Output sizeDepends on sourceDepends on source and quality
Browser supportBroadModern browsers
App supportCheck destinationCheck destination
Best forEditing, archivingWeb delivery