What is a WebP File? (vs JPG and PNG Explained)
Ever downloaded an image and noticed it’s a .webp file instead of a .jpg or .png? In this Photoshop-based tutorial, I walk you through exactly what a WebP file is, where it comes from, and how it compares to JPG, PNG, and even PSD.
You’ll see:
The actual file size difference between a JPG (1.8 MB), PNG (5.8 MB), and WebP (3.0 MB)
Why WebP is a sort of hybrid between a JPG, PNG, and even a GIF
Where WebP shows up (hint: Shopify, Google Images, Wordpress, etc.)
Why Photoshop doesn’t let you export WebP by default
Two free tools you can use to convert images to WebP or back again
🧠 Fun Fact: WebP stands for “Web Picture” format and was created by Google using technology from the VP8 video codec. It’s designed to replace JPEG, PNG, and GIF in one fast, web-optimized format — complete with compression, transparency, and even animation support.
🎯 Free Online Converters Mentioned in the Video:
🔁 Squoosh by Google
🔁 Convertio WebP Converter
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Software Used: Adobe Photoshop
Works on both Mac and Windows PCs
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