Convert JPG to WebP: what to know
WebP is the format page-speed tools keep asking for. For photographs it delivers the same visual quality as JPG in a noticeably smaller file, which means faster pages and better Core Web Vitals scores. This page converts JPG photos to WebP on your device, up to 20 at a time.
Picking a quality
WebP quality numbers are not identical to JPG's. The default 80 roughly matches a JPG at 85–90. For hero images and product photos, 80–85 is a safe choice; for thumbnails and blog images, 70–75 saves more and is rarely noticeable. Because the JPG was already lossy, avoid going much lower — compressing twice compounds the loss.
Orientation and metadata
Phone JPGs carry an orientation tag. The converter applies it to the pixels, so the WebP displays upright everywhere without relying on the tag. EXIF, GPS location and colour profile metadata are not copied; the image is written in sRGB.
Serving WebP safely
Every current browser opens WebP, so for a website you control it is safe to use directly. If you support very old browsers, serve WebP with a JPG fallback via the picture element. For files people will download and open in unknown software, JPG remains the safer format.
Steps
Add JPG files, choose WebP, set the quality, click Convert. Compare sizes in each row, then download individually or as a ZIP. Send results to the cropper if you also need to resize them for a layout.
Questions about JPG to WebP
- How much smaller will the WebP be?
- Typically 25–35% at matching quality; sometimes more for images with soft detail.
- Does it work for lossless conversion?
- You can tick Lossless, but a lossless copy of a lossy JPG is large and gains nothing. Use lossy.
- Will old browsers show it?
- All current ones do. Provide a JPG fallback only if you must support very old browsers.