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A WEBP file is a raster image format for web graphics. It has a smaller file size and maintains high image quality. You can choose between lossy and lossless compression. It also includes an alpha channel for transparency, similar to the PNG format.

WebP files are used for images on websites, which carry less load on the connection and simplify the operation of websites. The file type supports online animation and is an alternative to the GIF format. It can be much smaller than a GIF, so it takes fewer bytes to process.

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Google created the WebP file type for the speed of loading sites on the Internet. Having a much smaller size, such photos and graphic files load faster on web pages, and this has a positive effect on site traffic.

Google developed the WebP format to improve upon standard image formats. Later, this format became open and received new functions. It is currently compatible with various web browsers, including Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox.

You can open WEBP files using built-in programs on computers without any problems. On mobile devices, such files can be opened using Google Photos. But if you have problems opening the file, you can use any photo editor.

You can convert a WEBP file to other formats thanks to some image editors, such as Microsoft Paint and Apple Preview. This file type can be converted to JPG, JFIF, GIF, TIF, DIB, HEIC, and others.