WebP is a modern image format developed by Google that provides both lossy and lossless compression for images on the web. It was introduced in 2010 and is designed to create smaller, richer images that make the web faster. WebP images are up to 26% smaller in size compared to PNGs and 25-34% smaller than comparable JPEG images, which helps webpages to load faster and consume less bandwidth[7].
WebP supports 24-bit RGB color with an 8-bit alpha channel, which is comparable to PNG's color depth. This means it can handle high-quality images with transparency, making it a good choice for web graphics. It also supports animation, similar to GIFs, but with smaller file sizes and better quality[4].
One of the main advantages of WebP is that it helps to increase website performance by reducing the size of images without significantly compromising on quality. This can lead to faster page loading times, improved user experience, and potentially better search engine rankings due to the speed optimization[1][5].
However, there are some disadvantages to consider. While WebP is supported by many modern web browsers, including Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera, some older browsers may not support it. Additionally...
