WebP vs JPG: Complete Comparison
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Upload a JPG Your original JPEG file.
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We create a WebP Same visual quality, smaller file.
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Why WebP vs JPG?
JPG has been the web's standard photo format for 30 years. WebP offers 25-35% smaller files at equivalent quality. Should you switch?
JPG (1992): Universal support. Every browser, every device, every tool. Well-understood, predictable behavior.
WebP (2010): 25-35% smaller files. 97%+ browser support. Supports transparency (unlike JPG). Supported by most modern CMSs.
The verdict: For new projects, use WebP. For existing sites, converting to WebP provides meaningful bandwidth savings with minimal compatibility concerns.
Format Comparison
| Feature | JPG | WEBP |
|---|---|---|
| File size | JPG: Baseline | WebP: 25-35% smaller |
| Browser support | JPG: 100% | WebP: 97%+ |
| Transparency | JPG: No | WebP: Yes |
| Tool support | JPG: Universal | WebP: Excellent |
| Encoding speed | JPG: Fast | WebP: Fast |
Frequently Asked Questions
For web delivery, yes. The 25-35% size savings improve page load times. Keep original JPGs for archival and editing.
The 3% of browsers that don't support WebP are mostly legacy IE and very old mobile browsers. For most sites, this is acceptable.
WebP supports both lossy (like JPG) and lossless (like PNG) compression. For photos, use lossy WebP.