JPG to WEBP Converter

Convert JPG and JPEG images to WEBP format for dramatically smaller file sizes. WEBP offers up to 80% better compression than JPG while maintaining excellent visual quality, making it ideal for web optimization and faster page loading. Perfect for web developers, bloggers, and anyone looking to optimize images for the modern web.

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Max 20MB per file • Up to 10 files

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How to Convert JPG to WEBP

  1. Upload your JPG images by dragging and dropping or clicking the upload area. You can select up to 10 files at once for batch conversion.
  2. Adjust quality: Use the slider to balance between file size and image quality. 80-90% is recommended for most use cases.
  3. Choose compression mode: Select lossy for smallest files or lossless for perfect quality preservation.
  4. Optional resizing: Enable resize to change dimensions by percentage or specific pixel values during conversion.
  5. Convert and download: Click the convert button and download individual files or all as a ZIP archive.
Pro tip: Use our JPG Analyzer to check your image properties before converting. For transparent images, use PNG to WEBP instead. View your converted files with the WEBP Viewer.

JPG vs WEBP Comparison

JPG

The universal photo format since 1992 with excellent compatibility. Uses lossy compression that's great for photographs but can introduce artifacts at high compression. Supported everywhere but file sizes are larger than modern formats. Analyze JPG files with our JPG analyzer tool.

WEBP

Google's modern image format offering 25-50% smaller files than JPG at equivalent quality. Supports both lossy and lossless compression plus transparency. Widely supported in browsers since 2020. Perfect for web optimization and faster page loading.

When to Convert JPG to WEBP

Website Optimization

Reduce page load times by converting JPG images to WEBP. Smaller files mean faster websites and better Core Web Vitals scores, improving SEO ranking.

Mobile Apps

WEBP's smaller file sizes reduce mobile data usage and improve app performance. Faster image loading creates a better user experience.

Storage Savings

Converting large image libraries to WEBP can save significant storage space while maintaining visual quality. Great for CDNs and hosting.

Content Creation

Bloggers and content creators benefit from faster-loading pages. Convert images before uploading to CMS platforms like WordPress.

WEBP Quality Settings Explained

Lossy 80-100%

Best for photos. Excellent quality with significant file size reduction. At 85% quality, most images are visually identical to the original JPG while being 30-50% smaller.

Lossy 50-80%

Aggressive compression. Good for thumbnails, social media, and situations where smallest file size is priority. Some quality loss visible on close inspection.

Lossless

Perfect quality. No data is lost during compression. Files are larger than lossy but still smaller than equivalent PNG. Ideal for graphics, screenshots, and archival purposes.

For photographs, lossy compression at 80-90% quality offers the best balance. The human eye cannot typically distinguish between 85% and 100% quality in most images.

Frequently Asked Questions

WEBP offers 25-50% smaller file sizes than JPG at equivalent quality. This means faster loading websites, reduced bandwidth costs, and improved user experience. Major browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge all support WEBP.

With lossy compression, there's minimal quality loss that's typically imperceptible at 80%+ quality settings. For perfect quality preservation, use lossless mode which guarantees no additional data loss beyond what was already in the JPG.

For most photographs, 80-90% quality offers excellent results with significant size reduction. For high-quality portfolio images, use 90-95%. For thumbnails and social media, 70-80% works well. Use lossless only when pixel-perfect quality is essential.

Yes, WEBP is now supported by all major browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari (since 2020), Edge, and Opera. Internet Explorer doesn't support it, but IE usage is negligible. For legacy browser support, consider serving JPG as a fallback using the <picture> element.

Yes, WEBP supports transparency (alpha channel) in both lossy and lossless modes. However, JPG files don't have transparency, so this converter won't add it. For transparent images, use our PNG to WEBP converter instead.

Yes, each JPG file can be up to 20MB in size, and you can upload up to 10 files at once for batch conversion. This handles virtually all web and digital photography use cases.

Your privacy is important. Conversions happen directly in your browser whenever possible, meaning files never leave your device. When server processing is needed, files are automatically deleted within 24 hours.