PNG to WebP
Convert PNG images to WebP directly in your browser with local and private processing.
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Select your PNG file
Drag and drop it here or choose your file.
Your files stay on your device.
Private
Processing happens locally in your browser.
Fast
There is no need to upload your file to a server.
Simple
Select, convert, and download the result.
How to convert PNG to WebP?
Select a PNG image, run the conversion, and download the generated WebP file. Processing for this tool takes place directly in your browser.
Converting to WebP can be useful for images used on websites and web applications, especially when reducing the size of visual resources is important.
PNG vs. WebP: what is the difference?
PNG uses lossless compression and supports transparency. It is widely used when preserving pixels and transparent areas is important.
WebP can also represent images with transparency and provides compression methods designed for efficient image distribution. The final file size depends on the content and how the image is encoded.
Is PNG transparency preserved?
The conversion implemented by Converthy preserves the transparency channel when converting PNG to WebP.
Even so, it is recommended to visually inspect any converted file before using it in an important context or replacing the original.
Local and private conversion
The selected PNG is processed directly in your browser. It does not need to be uploaded to Converthy servers for this conversion to be completed.
The resulting WebP file is generated on your device and made available for download.
Frequently asked questions
Does converting PNG to WebP preserve transparency?
With this tool, yes. The conversion preserves transparent areas of the image when generating the WebP file.
Is WebP always smaller than PNG?
No. WebP can produce smaller files in many cases, but the result depends on the original image and the encoding process used.
Is the original PNG replaced?
No. Converthy generates a new WebP file and keeps the original PNG unchanged.
Do I need to upload the PNG to a server?
No. With this tool, the conversion takes place locally in your browser.