WebP

A modern image format by Google offering both lossy and lossless compression, typically 25–35% smaller than JPEG.

WebP supports lossy compression (like JPEG), lossless compression (like PNG), transparency (alpha channel), and animation (like GIF) — all in one format. It is supported by every modern browser, making it the default choice for web images that need to load quickly without visible quality loss.

Related terms: avif, jpeg, lossless-compression