Why WebP Images Accelerate Search Engine Rankings
Images often account for more than 60% of a webpage's total weight. Large images slow down Largest Contentful Paint (LCP), a critical Google Core Web Vital metric.
30% Smaller than JPG
WebP offers 25-34% better compression than standard JPEG at equivalent quality.
Transparency Support
Unlike JPG, WebP supports full alpha-channel transparency just like PNG.
98% Browser Support
Supported natively on Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox, and mobile smartphones.