WebP at a glance
File extension.webp
MIME typeimage/webp
TransparencyYes
AnimationYes
LosslessYes
LossyYes
When should you use WebP?
Choose WebP for modern web delivery when you want a compact format that can handle either photographs or transparent graphics.
Compatibility
Decode support is broad; encoding is detected in your browser before use.
Convert WebP images locally
FreeImageKit has a local decode path for WebP. Exports remove source metadata, and still-image routes do not preserve animation or extra pages.