WebP
2 synonyms for WebP, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An image format designed for web pages, which can store photographs, graphics with transparency and short animations, usually at a smaller file size than JPEG or PNG.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
image format
web image format
How to use WebP
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
convert to WebP
serve images as WebP
lossless WebP
WebP support
Mainly used by developers and site owners; general users tend to meet it only when a downloaded image won't open. Written with a capital W and a capital P.
Etymology
From web, the format having been designed by Google for images on the web. No official expansion of the P has been published, so any gloss of it is guesswork.
Full origin of WebP →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between WebP and JPEG?
Both can compress photographs, but WebP generally reaches a similar visual quality at a smaller file size. WebP also supports transparency and animation, which ordinary JPEG does not. JPEG has far wider support in older software and hardware.
Why won't a WebP file open in some programs?
The format is newer than JPEG and PNG, and support was added gradually. Current browsers, phones and mainstream image editors handle it, but older applications and some printing or publishing tools may not recognise the file and need it converted first.
Is WebP lossy or lossless?
It can be either. WebP defines a lossy mode, which discards fine detail like JPEG, and a lossless mode, which keeps every pixel like PNG. Whoever saves the file chooses which mode is used.
