What are the benefits of converting PNG to WEBP?

PNG to WEBP reduces file size by 25-45% while maintaining quality and transparency. Benefits: faster website loading, improved Core Web Vitals scores, better mobile performance, reduced bandwidth costs, and higher Google rankings. WEBP supports both lossy and lossless compression—choose based on needs.

Does PNG to WEBP preserve transparency?

Yes! WEBP fully supports alpha channel transparency just like PNG. Transparent backgrounds, semi-transparent pixels, and complex alpha masks are preserved perfectly. Verify by opening converted WEBP in image editor—transparency should remain identical to original PNG.

Should I use lossy or lossless PNG to WEBP conversion?

Use lossless for: graphics, logos, screenshots, text-heavy images (exact quality, 20-30% smaller). Use lossy for: photos, backgrounds, decorative images (35-45% smaller, imperceptible quality loss at 90%). Test both—verify which meets your quality/size needs.

Is WEBP better than PNG for all websites?

WEBP better for 95% of websites (modern browsers, performance-critical sites). PNG better for: legacy browser support (IE 11), when editing images frequently, printing purposes. For web use, convert PNG to WEBP—fallback to PNG for old browsers using tags.

How to verify PNG to WEBP conversion quality?

Check file size reduction (should be 25-45% smaller), verify transparency preserved, zoom to 200% comparing images side-by-side, test in multiple browsers, check color accuracy, and verify metadata retained. Our converter shows before/after comparison for verification.

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