Compress WebP Images

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Specifications

Recommended quality: 80-85% (optimal balance)
Browser support: 96% (all modern browsers)
vs JPG equivalent: 25-35% smaller at same quality
Compression type: Lossy or lossless

The Challenge

Design tools and converters export WebP at default 90-100% quality, creating unnecessarily large files. A 1920×1080 WebP at 95% quality outputs 800KB—recompressing to 80% reduces to 350KB with imperceptible visual difference, saving 56%. Websites serving high-quality WebP exports waste bandwidth and slow mobile loads. Hosting 40 product images at 800KB each (32MB total) vs compressed to 350KB (14MB total) is difference between 3.5s and 1.5s page load on 4G. Every 1-second delay costs 7% conversions. Many users convert JPG→WebP at high quality expecting automatic optimization, not realizing format change alone doesn't compress. Recompressing WebP at 80-85% quality unlocks format's true efficiency—25-35% smaller than JPG while maintaining superior visual quality.

Best Practices

Convert JPG→WebP at 80% quality, not 100%—format change plus compression together provide maximum savings (50-60% smaller)
Recompress existing website WebP if migrated from JPG at high quality—many conversions use 90-95% defaults unnecessarily
For transparent WebP, maintain 85%+ quality—artifacts more visible around alpha edges than in solid areas
Batch compress entire WebP libraries when changing quality standards—one-time optimization saves 30-50% hosting storage
Combine WebP with lazy loading—compressed images + deferred loading = sub-1.5s page loads on mobile
Test WebP quality on actual devices, not just desktop—mobile screens forgive more compression than high-DPI monitors
Don't recompress WebP multiple times—each pass compounds artifacts. Compress once from highest quality source available
For critical hero images, use 90% quality—slight size penalty worth it for first impression. Compress non-hero images at 80%
Monitor browser support trends—WebP at 96% support, AVIF growing. Plan future migration path to next-gen formats
Serve WebP to modern browsers, keep JPG for email embeds—email clients lack WebP support, require JPG fallback

Frequently Asked Questions

Why compress WebP if it's already smaller than JPG?

Many tools convert JPG→WebP at 90-100% quality, preserving JPG's bloat. A 2MB JPG at 95% becomes 1.5MB WebP at 95%—format advantage only. Same JPG → WebP at 80% becomes 600KB—format + compression advantage. Check source WebP quality: if 85%+, recompress to 80% for 30-50% additional savings with minimal visual impact.

What's optimal WebP quality for web images?

80-85% for photos and product images—imperceptible quality loss, 40-60% size reduction. 90% for portfolios or high-quality showcases. 75% for thumbnails or backgrounds. WebP at 80% quality typically looks better than JPG at 85% while being smaller. Test on actual content—gradients and textures compress differently than flat graphics.

Does recompressing WebP degrade quality like JPG?

Yes. WebP uses lossy compression—each recompression pass adds artifacts and compounds quality loss. Recompressing 90% WebP to 80% is acceptable. Recompressing 80% to 70% degrades noticeably. Always compress from highest quality source (original photo/graphic) when possible. Avoid compress → re-compress chains.

How does WebP compression compare to JPG technically?

WebP uses VP8 video codec for compression vs JPG's DCT. WebP achieves 25-35% smaller files at equivalent visual quality. WebP at 80% ≈ JPG at 85% visually but 30% smaller file. WebP handles gradients better (less banding), sharp edges better (fewer artifacts), and supports transparency (alpha channel). Trade-off: 4% browsers lack support (IE11, old Safari).

Should I use lossy or lossless WebP compression?

Lossy for photos and realistic images—40-70% smaller than lossless with imperceptible quality loss at 80%+. Lossless for graphics, logos, screenshots—maintains pixel-perfect quality like PNG but 25-35% smaller. This tool applies lossy compression. For lossless WebP, export directly from design tools or use specialized converters.

Can I compress transparent WebP without affecting alpha channel?

Yes but artifacts more visible around edges. Compress transparent WebP at 85%+ quality to minimize alpha edge artifacts. Below 80%, semi-transparent areas may show compression banding. Test on actual backgrounds (light and dark) before deploying. For pixel-perfect transparency, use lossless WebP or PNG instead.