Smart re-encoding, not blind recompression
Because WebP is already an efficient format, the tool lets you pick the exact quality that fits your use case instead of a one-size-fits-all pass.
Compress WebP
Compress WebP images online to reduce file size while choosing the quality you need. Keep the WebP format and download the result privately. Free to start.
- Smart re-encoding, not blind recompression
- Compress in seconds
- Encrypted upload, automatic cleanup
- Free to start
Choose your file
Drop files here or click to upload
JPG, JPEG, PNG, WEBP· up to 20.0 MB per file
Files are private and deleted after conversion
Anonymous files: 20 MB. Free accounts: 50 MB and batches of 5. Paid accounts: 200 MB and batches of 100.
Why use this Compress WebP?
Compress WebP images online to reduce file size while choosing the quality you need. Keep the WebP format and download the result privately. Free to start.
Compress in seconds
Re-encoding finishes quickly for typical images. Paid accounts can also compress up to 100 WebP files in one batch, downloaded as a ZIP.
Encrypted upload, automatic cleanup
Uploads travel over HTTPS, and both the original and compressed WebP are deleted automatically within 24 hours.
Free to start
Anonymous visitors get 1 free server-side compression, and free accounts receive 3 conversions every 30 days.
How to use the Compress WebP
- 01
Upload your WebP file
Add the WebP image you want to shrink further — photos, graphics or animated stills all work.
- 02
Pick a quality
Around 80 balances size and sharpness for photos; 60–70 still looks fine for thumbnails and previews.
- 03
The server re-encodes the WebP
Your file is re-encoded at the chosen quality on our server and stays a WebP file throughout.
- 04
Download the smaller WebP
Save the compressed file as soon as it is ready — the format has not changed, only the size.
Best source settings for the Compress WebP
Choose settings that match the result you need.
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| Need | Recommended setting | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | The default of 80 sets the quality of the re-encoded WebP and balances size with detail for most photos. Values around 60–70 suit thumbnails and previews; 95 and above grow the file quickly with little visible gain. | The default of 80 sets the quality of the re-encoded WebP and balances size with detail for most photos. Values around 60–70 suit thumbnails and previews; 95 and above grow the file quickly with little visible gain. |
- Upload your WebP file
- Add the WebP image you want to shrink further — photos, graphics or animated stills all work.
- Pick a quality
- Around 80 balances size and sharpness for photos; 60–70 still looks fine for thumbnails and previews.
Compress WebP input and output
Review what the tool accepts, how it processes the file, and what it produces.
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| Feature | WebP | WebP |
|---|---|---|
| Format | WebP | WebP |
| Processing | Secure cloud processing | Secure cloud processing |
| Result | Compress WebP images online to reduce file size while choosing the quality you need. Keep the WebP format and download the result privately. Free to start. | Compress WebP images online to reduce file size while choosing the quality you need. Keep the WebP format and download the result privately. Free to start. |
Where to use files from the Compress WebP
The output is ready for common workflows supported by its format.
- Smart re-encoding, not blind recompression
- Because WebP is already an efficient format, the tool lets you pick the exact quality that fits your use case instead of a one-size-fits-all pass.
- Compress in seconds
- Re-encoding finishes quickly for typical images. Paid accounts can also compress up to 100 WebP files in one batch, downloaded as a ZIP.
- Encrypted upload, automatic cleanup
- Uploads travel over HTTPS, and both the original and compressed WebP are deleted automatically within 24 hours.
- Free to start
- Anonymous visitors get 1 free server-side compression, and free accounts receive 3 conversions every 30 days.
About the formats
WebP
WebP is a modern image format developed by Google that supports both lossy and lossless compression, along with transparency and animation. At comparable visual quality it usually produces noticeably smaller files than JPG or PNG.
Every current browser supports WebP, which makes it an excellent default for web delivery. Outside the browser the picture is mixed: older desktop software, some email clients, and legacy systems may fail to open it. If a recipient cannot view a WebP file, convert it to JPG for photos or to PNG when transparency must be preserved.
Privacy and file handling
This tool uses secure cloud processing for formats or operations browsers cannot handle reliably.
- Secure transfer
- Files are transferred over HTTPS and used only for the requested operation.
- Automatic deletion
- Inputs are removed within 6–24 hours and generated outputs within 24 hours.
- Private downloads
- Results are delivered with expiring signed download links.
Compress WebP troubleshooting
- The output looks softer or loses fine texture
- At lower qualities the WebP encoder smooths away fine grain and texture first. Raise the quality to 85–90 for texture-heavy photos such as fabric, foliage or skin, and keep lower values for graphics and simple scenes.
- The file barely shrank
- The source WebP was probably already encoded efficiently, so recompressing at a similar quality gains little. Choose a clearly lower quality, or reduce the pixel dimensions first with the Resize Image tool — fewer pixels save far more than a few quality points.
- The recipient cannot open the WebP file
- Some older applications and systems still lack WebP support. Convert the file to JPG or PNG with the Image Converter before sharing it with software you cannot verify — those two formats open everywhere.
FAQ
- WebP is already small — why compress further?
- Even WebP files from cameras or exports can be optimized further. Re-compressing at a tuned quality level often cuts 20–40% with no visible loss.
- Is the conversion private?
- Yes. Your files are processed securely and deleted after conversion. We never share your photos.
- Is there a file size limit?
- Free accounts can upload files up to 50 MB. Paid users can upload up to 200 MB.
- What quality should I use?
- Around 80 is a good balance for photos, and 60–70 still looks fine for thumbnails and previews. Very high values (95 and up) grow the file quickly with little visible gain.
- Why did my WebP lose fine texture after compressing?
- At lower qualities the encoder smooths away fine grain and texture first. Raise the quality to 85–90 for texture-heavy photos such as fabric, foliage or skin.
- The file barely shrank — why?
- The source WebP was probably already encoded efficiently, so recompressing at a similar quality gains little. Choose a clearly lower quality, or reduce the pixel dimensions first with the Resize Image tool.
- Can I compress a batch of WebP files?
- Signed-in users can batch-compress up to 5 files on the free plan and up to 100 on a paid plan, downloaded together as a ZIP.
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