Why would I want to convert PNG to WEBP?

WEBP files are 25-35% smaller than PNG files. Same image, way less space. Your website loads faster, you use less bandwidth, and Google likes fast websites. It's basically a better version of PNG for the web.

What happens to transparent backgrounds?

They stay transparent. WEBP handles transparency just like PNG does. Your logos with transparent backgrounds, your overlays, your graphics - everything that was see-through stays see-through.

Can I convert a bunch of images at once?

Yeah, up to 20 at a time. Just select them all and we'll convert the whole batch. Beats doing them one by one when you've got a whole folder to process.

Will WEBP work on all browsers?

Pretty much everywhere now. Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari - they all support it. Over 95% of people browsing the web can see WEBP images just fine. It's safe to use.

Are my images safe during conversion?

We encrypt everything when you upload. Process your images on secure servers. Delete both the originals and converted files after an hour. Nobody can see your images except you.

PNG to WEBP Online Free

Convert PNG images to WEBP and make them up to 35% smaller. Same quality, way less file size on SmallPDF.us

Select PNG Images to Convert

Drag and drop your PNG files or click to browse

PNG Format

Secure

35% Smaller

Up to 50MB per file | 20 images maximum

Why Convert Your PNGs to WEBP

WEBP is basically PNG's smarter younger sibling. Does everything PNG does, but makes the files way smaller.

Files Get Way Smaller

WEBP squeezes images down 25-35% more than PNG. A 2MB PNG becomes a 1.3MB WEBP. Same picture, same quality, just takes up less space and loads faster.

Websites Load Faster

Smaller images mean your pages appear quicker. People don't sit around waiting, Google ranks you higher, and visitors actually stick around instead of bouncing.

Transparency Still Works

Worried about losing transparent backgrounds? Don't be. WEBP handles transparency exactly like PNG does. Your logos and graphics look identical.

Your Images Stay Private

We encrypt uploads, process everything securely, and delete both your originals and converted files after an hour. Nobody sees your images.

Works Everywhere Now

Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge - all the major browsers support WEBP. Over 95% of web users can see WEBP images without any problems. It's ready for prime time.

Process Multiple Files

Got a folder full of PNGs? Convert up to 20 at once. We'll handle them all together and give you everything back in a ZIP file.

Three Simple Steps

Convert your PNG files in seconds

Upload PNG Files

Drop your PNG images or click to browse. Add up to 20 files if you want to convert a batch.

We Convert Them

Our system turns each PNG into a WEBP file. Keeps the quality, shrinks the size. Takes just a few seconds.

Download WEBP Files

Grab your converted images individually or download them all in a ZIP. Done.

Common Questions

Quick answers about PNG to WEBP conversion

What Makes WEBP Better Than PNG

PNG has been around forever and it works fine. But WEBP is newer and smarter. Google built it specifically to make web images smaller without making them look worse. And it worked.

The main thing you need to know: WEBP files are 25-35% smaller than PNG files. That's huge when you're running a website. Smaller images mean faster loading, which means people don't click away before your page even shows up.

When Should You Use WEBP

If you're putting images on a website, use WEBP. If you're building an app, use WEBP. If you're trying to make something load fast, use WEBP. The only time you might stick with PNG is if you need to support ancient browsers from 2015, but honestly, almost nobody's on those anymore.

Real-World Uses

Web developers convert site images to speed up page loads. E-commerce stores shrink product photos to load inventory pages faster. Photographers optimize portfolios for online galleries. Designers prepare graphics for web projects. Anyone who cares about website performance uses WEBP.

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