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JPG vs WebP: Which Image Format Should You Use?

WebP is smaller, supports transparency and works in every modern browser. Here is when JPG still makes sense.

JPG vs WebP: Which Image Format Should You Use?
On this page
  1. What is WebP?
  2. Side-by-side comparison
  3. When to use each

What is WebP?

WebP is a modern image format created by Google. It supports lossy and lossless compression, transparency and animation — replacing JPG, PNG and GIF with one format.

Side-by-side comparison

  JPG WebP
File size Baseline 25–35% smaller
Transparency No Yes
Animation No Yes
Compatibility Universal All modern browsers

When to use each

Use WebP for websites, blogs and online stores. Use JPG for printing, older software and when sending files to people who may use outdated tools.

Ready to switch? Try our free JPG to WebP converter.

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