What is WebP (Web Picture Format)?
Definition
WebP is a modern image format developed by Google, offering superior compression for both lossy and lossless images.
Features
- •Both lossy and lossless compression
- •Animation support
- •Transparency support
- •Smaller than JPEG/PNG
Advantages
- ✓25-35% smaller than JPEG
- ✓Lossless mode smaller than PNG
- ✓Animation support like GIF
Use Cases
- ▶Web optimization
- ▶Responsive images
- ▶Animated content
How to Open
All modern browsers, Photoshop (with plugin), GIMP.
Developer & Release
Developed by Google. Released in 2010.