PNG → WebP

Convert PNG to WebP

Turn PNG into WebP while keeping or flattening transparency. Lighter pages without sending files to a server.

Select imagesor drop them hereAccepted: JPG, PNG, WebP · HEIC/HEIF not supportedYou can also paste an image (Ctrl+V)

Real privacy: your images never leave your device.

PNG vs WebP on the web

PNG shines for crisp transparency or simple graphics. The cost is weight: UI captures, mocks, and photos exported as PNG often inflate critical CSS and page weight. WebP with alpha is a solid trade-off for banners, complex icons, and cut-out photos.

Converting PNG to WebP in SMALLIMG keeps your design loop intact: try a quality setting, check the alpha halo, then download. If the destination does not support WebP, switch output to JPG or PNG in the same converter.

Transparency: keep or fill

WebP supports transparency. By default, with WebP or PNG output, transparency is kept (“Keep transparency”). If the file will sit on an opaque canvas or PDF, filling with white or brand color can avoid odd edges in tools that ignore alpha.

If you later pick JPG as output, alpha does not exist—fill is required (white by default). This landing preselects WebP to match “PNG to WebP” intent, without locking you out of other formats.

Tips for product assets

Export PNG at final resolution or set max width here before encoding. A 4000 px PNG becomes a heavy WebP if you never resize. For online stores, 1200–1600 px WebP often suffices on desktop with srcset.

Check anti-aliased edges on light and dark backgrounds. If you remove the background, wait for the local model to finish and verify the cutout before publishing. The whole process stays on your machine.

Frequently asked questions

Does WebP keep PNG transparency?

Yes. With WebP or PNG output, keeping transparency is the default. JPG has no alpha.

Do I lose quality going from PNG to WebP?

Lossy WebP trades some fidelity for size. Raise quality if you see artifacts on text or gradients.

Is it good for icons and screenshots?

Yes. For UI with fine text, try high quality (90–95) or stick with PNG if size is already fine.

Do I need to install software?

No. Open the page, drop the PNG, download the WebP. No desktop app or plugins.