PNG and WebP converter

PNG ↔ WebP

Create smaller web-ready images while keeping transparency when the format supports it.

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PNG to WebP and WebP to PNG

Prepare transparent graphics and efficient web assets without mixing unrelated conversion tools.

Choose images to convert

Your files stay on this device. Review the result before downloading.

Accepted: image/png, image/webp · Multiple files supported
No file handy?Transparency, text & colour details

No automatic downloads. Original files are never overwritten.

Choose fidelity, not just a smaller file

PNG stores the exported pixels losslessly. JPG and browser WebP exports may lose detail, even at quality 100. Keep the original; inspect small text and transparent edges. Conversion does not recover lost detail.

Output settings

Changes apply to the next conversion.

Adjustments & file naming
Image enhancement
Optional tone, softening, sharpening, and resize adjustments.
Auto tone balancing
Applies a fixed baseline for contrast, colour, and exposure.
About this conversion

What this tool does

This workflow is for transparent graphics and web assets. Both PNG and WebP can carry transparency, but they use different compression approaches. The better choice depends on browser support, editing needs, and the size and visual quality of the actual result.

Instructions

How to convert your file

  1. 1

    Add a PNG or WebP image and choose the required output format.

  2. 2

    For WebP, select a quality level and compare the result at the size visitors will see it.

  3. 3

    Use maximum dimensions when the source is larger than its final page slot.

  4. 4

    Download the file, verify its pixel dimensions and byte size, and confirm transparency against both a light and a dark background.

Settings

Choose the right export settings

WebP quality
A value around 88–92 is a useful first test for detailed web graphics; flat graphics may need a different balance.
PNG output
Choose PNG for lossless hand-off, repeated editing, or a system that does not accept WebP.
Dimensions
Export close to the displayed dimensions to avoid sending unnecessary pixels to a website visitor.
Tone adjustments
Leave adjustments off when format conversion alone is the goal; turn them on only when you intend to change appearance.
Like-for-like check
Compare PNG and WebP at identical pixel dimensions. Record each file's byte size, inspect semi-transparent edges, and open the preferred output in the publishing system that will receive it.
Example workflow

Example: exporting a transparent website illustration

If an illustration will display at 1200 pixels wide, test a 1200-pixel WebP around quality 90 and compare it with the resized PNG. Keep the PNG as the working master and publish the WebP only when the visual comparison and target browser support are acceptable.

Compare PNG, JPG and WebP with our test card →

Limitations

Before you download

  • WebP support is broad in current browsers, but an older editor or publishing service may still reject the format.
  • A smaller extension does not guarantee a smaller file; dimensions and image content matter more than the name alone.
  • Animated PNG or WebP sequences are not preserved by this still-image workflow.
FAQ

Questions about PNG / WebP

Can WebP keep transparent pixels?

Yes. WebP supports alpha transparency, although you should still inspect edge pixels after conversion.

Is WebP always smaller than PNG?

No. Complex photographic content often benefits, while tiny or very simple graphics may show little saving.

Why keep a PNG master?

A lossless master is useful when you expect more editing or need to create several delivery formats later.