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Convert your image
Three steps, no account needed.
- Choose your image
- Pick the output format
- Download the result
Up to 10 MB per image.
Converted files are deleted after 15 minutes.
Location and other metadata are removed unless you choose to preserve them.
PNG files are crisp but often heavy, especially screenshots and large illustrations. WebP can store the same picture, including its alpha channel, in a much lighter file that every current browser displays. This PNG to WebP converter accepts .png files only and has WebP preselected. If you need a plain photo format instead, use PNG to JPG.
How it works
How do I convert PNG to WebP?
Click Choose a PNG image or drop the .png file onto the converter.
Keep WebP as the output format.
Set the Quality slider and check the size estimate.
Click Download to save the WebP.
Good to know
Does PNG to WebP keep transparency?
Yes. Transparent and semi-transparent pixels are kept in the WebP, and the transparency itself is stored at full quality even when you lower the quality slider for the colors. A logo on a transparent background stays see-through on any page color.
Good to know
PNG or WebP: which should you publish?
| Use | Better choice |
|---|---|
| Images on your own website | WebP |
| Master file for future editing | PNG |
| Upload to a form that lists PNG | PNG |
| Logos and icons on web pages | WebP or PNG |
| Screenshots in a help center | WebP |
Keep the PNG as your source and publish the WebP.
Good to know
Will text and sharp edges stay crisp?
WebP output on this page is lossy, which suits photos and soft illustrations best. For screenshots with small text or graphics with thin lines, keep the Quality high, around 90 to 100, and zoom into the preview before downloading. If edges must be pixel-perfect, stay with PNG and use Lossless compression or Fewer colors, smaller file on the main converter.
Good to know
Is my image safe?
The PNG is uploaded over an encrypted connection and converted on Convertola's server. The converted file is deleted automatically after 15 minutes, and metadata is removed unless you choose to preserve it. No account is needed.
Limits
Limits of the PNG to WebP page
One PNG at a time, up to 10 MB. Animated and multi-page images are not supported, and the page does not convert in bulk. Other formats work in the main image converter.
More detail in our guides: How to Convert Images: JPG, PNG, WebP, ICO and More and How to Remove the Background From an Image for Free.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about PNG to WebP
Is this PNG to WebP converter free?
Yes. It is free, with no sign-up and no watermark.
Will my transparent background be kept?
Yes. The alpha channel is carried into the WebP.
Is WebP smaller than PNG?
For most graphics and photos, yes. The size estimate shows the exact file size before you download.
Is PNG to WebP lossless here?
No. The WebP is lossy; use a high quality value for text and sharp lines.
Can I use WebP logos in my site builder?
Most current site builders and content systems accept WebP. Check yours, and keep the PNG as a fallback.
Can I convert the WebP back to PNG?
Yes, with the WebP to PNG page, but detail lost in compression does not come back.
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Convert your PNG to WebP
Choose the PNG, set the quality and download a lighter WebP.
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