How to Convert JPG to WebP: A Step-by-Step Guide

While JPG (or JPEG) has been the standard format for photographs on the web for decades, WebP is Google's newer image format that offers superior compression with comparable quality. Converting your JPGs to WebP can significantly improve your website's performance.

Why Convert JPG to WebP?

Smaller File Sizes: WebP images are typically 25-34% smaller than JPGs of similar visual quality.
Faster Website Loading: Reduced image sizes lead to quicker page loads and better user experience.
SEO Benefits: Page speed is a ranking factor for search engines, so faster-loading images can help improve your site's position.
Bandwidth Savings: Smaller images mean less data transfer, beneficial for both you and your visitors.

JPG vs. WebP: Key Differences

JPG has served us well, but WebP offers several advantages:

Feature	JPG	WebP
Compression	Lossy only	Both lossy and lossless
File Size	Standard benchmark	25-34% smaller
Transparency	Not supported	Fully supported
Quality	Good	Comparable or better at smaller sizes
Browser Support	Universal	All major modern browsers

Steps to Convert JPG to WebP

Upload Your JPG Image: Select the JPG file you want to convert using our simple uploader.
Select WebP as the Output Format: Choose WebP from the format dropdown menu.
Convert Your Image: Click the convert button to start the process.
Download Your WebP Image: Once conversion is complete, download your new WebP file.

Best Uses for WebP Images

WebP is particularly effective for:

Website imagery and photography
E-commerce product images
Blog post illustrations
Social media graphics that will be embedded on websites
Online portfolios and galleries

Handling Browser Compatibility

While WebP is supported by all major modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari), you may want to provide a fallback for very old browsers. This can be done using the <picture> element in HTML to serve JPG images to browsers that don't support WebP.

With imgKonvert, you can convert your JPG images to WebP format quickly and easily, with no software installation required. Our browser-based converter processes your images locally, keeping your data private and secure.

Start converting your JPG images to WebP today and give your website a performance boost!