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PNG vs WebP: Which Should You Use?

PNG is the industry-standard lossless format, beloved by designers and demanded by every print pipeline. WebP is Google's modern web format that supports both lossless and lossy compression with a transparency channel. The big question is whether to abandon PNG for web work.

DimensionPNGWebP
CompressionLossless only; relatively large filesLossless or lossy; lossless is ~26% smaller than PNG
TransparencyFull alpha channel — gold standardFull alpha channel in both lossy and lossless modes
Browser supportUniversal, every browser everAll modern browsers (~97% of users in 2026)
Tooling supportUniversal — every editor, every print serviceAll modern editors; some legacy tools lag
Best forSource assets, design files, printWeb delivery — smaller files, same transparency

Recommendation

Keep PNG as your source format for design and editing. For web delivery, convert to WebP — same quality, smaller files, faster pages. Reserve PNG output for situations where you need universal compatibility (email attachments, legacy CMS uploads).

Frequently asked questions

Is PNG better than WebP?

Keep PNG as your source format for design and editing. For web delivery, convert to WebP — same quality, smaller files, faster pages. Reserve PNG output for situations where you need universal compatibility (email attachments, legacy CMS uploads).

Can I convert between PNG and WebP?

Yes. Converter.Plus runs both directions entirely in your browser — drop a file, choose the target format, download the result. No upload, no signup, no per-file limit.

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PNG to WebP Converter
Cut PNG asset sizes 26% in lossless WebP — or up to 80% for photographic PNGs in lossy mode — while keeping full transparency. Ideal for design pipelines, app icons, and CMS hero images.
WebP to PNG Converter
Convert WebP images — including transparent logos, product cutouts, and UI elements — into pixel-perfect lossless PNG that any design tool, slide deck, or older Photoshop can open.