WebP Compressor

Compress WebP images online to reduce file size while maintaining visual quality. Our advanced compression algorithm can reduce file sizes by up to 80%. Perfect for web optimization, faster page loads, and saving storage space. Works great with images from our PNG to WebP converter.

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WebP Batch Upload Up to 10 files
Max 25MB per file
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How to Compress WebP Images

  1. Upload your WebP images by dragging and dropping or clicking the upload area. You can process up to 10 files at once for efficient batch compression.
  2. Choose compression mode: Select lossy for maximum file size reduction or lossless to maintain perfect quality while optimizing internal encoding.
  3. Adjust quality settings: Use the quality slider to find your ideal balance. Higher values preserve more detail; lower values create smaller files.
  4. Optional: Enable resize to reduce dimensions during compression for even smaller files. Great for creating thumbnails or web-optimized versions.
  5. Compress and download: Click compress, then download individual files or get all images in a convenient ZIP archive.
Pro tip: Use our WebP Analyzer to check your image properties before and after compression, or convert to other formats with our WebP converters.

Why Compress WebP Images?

Faster Page Load

Smaller images mean faster loading websites and better user experience. Essential for mobile users and slow connections. Use with our Image Resizer for maximum optimization.

Save Storage Space

Reduce storage costs and bandwidth usage. Compressed WebP files can be 50-80% smaller than originals while maintaining visual quality.

Better SEO Rankings

Google uses page speed as a ranking factor. Optimized images help your site rank higher in search results and improve Core Web Vitals scores.

Mobile Friendly

Smaller files reduce data usage for mobile visitors, improving their experience and reducing bounce rates. Consider creating favicons for better branding.

Lossy vs Lossless Compression

Lossy

Best for photos and complex images. Achieves 50-80% file size reduction by intelligently discarding data that's less visible to the human eye. At quality 75-85%, most people cannot see any difference from the original. Ideal when file size matters more than pixel-perfect accuracy.

Lossless

Best for graphics, logos, and screenshots. Re-encodes the image using optimized lossless compression without losing any data. Typically achieves 10-30% reduction depending on the source image. Perfect when you need exact pixel preservation. Similar to PNG compression.

Quality Settings Guide

85-100%

Near-perfect quality with good compression. Best for professional photography, product images, and any content where quality is paramount. Minimal visible difference from original.

70-84%

Excellent balance of quality and compression. Recommended for most web images, blog posts, and social media. Provides significant file size savings with barely noticeable quality loss.

50-69%

Good compression with visible but acceptable quality reduction. Suitable for thumbnails, previews, background images, and situations where bandwidth is limited.

Below 50%

Aggressive compression with noticeable artifacts. Use only when file size is critical, such as email attachments with size limits or extremely slow connections. Consider using our JPG to WebP converter for better results at low quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

The compression ratio depends on the original image and quality settings. Photos typically compress 50-80% with lossy compression at quality 75-80. Images with large areas of solid color compress even more. Lossless compression usually achieves 10-30% reduction. For maximum savings, combine compression with resizing using our Image Resizer.

With lossy compression, there is some quality loss, but it's often imperceptible. At quality 80% or higher, most viewers cannot tell the difference. Lossless compression preserves perfect quality while still reducing file size through optimized encoding. Use our WebP Analyzer to compare before and after.

For web images, 75-85% offers the best balance of quality and file size. For high-quality portfolios or e-commerce, use 85-95%. For thumbnails and previews, 60-70% is usually sufficient. We recommend starting at 80% and adjusting based on your specific needs.

Yes, this tool supports animated WebP files. The compression settings apply to all frames in the animation. For animated content, you might also want to check our GIF Tools for additional optimization options.

Yes, each file can be up to 25MB in size, and you can upload up to 10 files at once for batch processing. This handles most web images comfortably. For very large images, consider resizing first using our Image Resizer.

Files are temporarily stored only during the compression process and are automatically deleted within 24 hours. Most compression happens directly in your browser for privacy. We don't keep copies of your images or use them for any other purpose.

Fast processing prioritizes speed over compression ratio. Balanced (recommended) offers good compression with reasonable processing time. Maximum effort takes longer but achieves the smallest possible file size at your chosen quality level. For batch processing many files, Fast or Balanced is usually best.