How to convert PNG to WEBP?
You can convert PNG to WEBP with MConverter in three easy steps:
- Choose PNG files from your deviceAt the top of this page, drag and drop your PNGs.
You can also click to select PNG files using your operating system's file picker.
Another method is to press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (⌘+V on Mac) to paste a PNG file you have copied to clipboard.
Converting a folder with PNG files to WEBP is also supported: simply paste or drag and drop it. - Click or tap on WEBP from the list of target formatsAlternatively, you can use the search field to quickly find the format you need, whether it's WEBP or something else.
- Download your WEBP files, after MConverter has finished processing themThere's an option to automatically download the converted WEBP files, so you don't have to press the download icon for each WEBP.
On desktop platforms, you can download the WEBP files to a different folder by clicking on SAVE TO...
You may see a share icon as well. Use it to directly share the WEBPs with other apps.
About the formats
| File extension | .png |
|---|---|
| Category | Image file formats |
| Developed by | PNG Development Group |
| Mime type | image/png |
Format description
Portable Network Graphics (PNG) is a lossless raster-graphics image format. It was developed to replace GIF. While still widely used on the web, newer image formats like WebP and AVIF provide more efficient compression, leading to smaller file sizes with no quality loss.| File extension | .webp |
|---|---|
| Category | Image file formats |
| Developed by | |
| Mime type | image/webp |
Format description
WebP is a modern image format for the web that promises smaller file sizes. It supports both lossy and lossless compression, with lossless images being up to 26% smaller in size when compared to PNGs.In addition to static images, MConverter also supports making animated WebP files, as well as converting WebP animations to a video format or GIF.
Common questions about converting PNG to WEBP
Can I convert PNG to WEBP in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple PNGs to WEBPs simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing PNGs to convert to WEBP.
Pasting PNG files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting PNG files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert a PNG file to WEBP, if its size is 2 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big PNGs, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert PNG files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert PNG files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
Is converting PNGs to WEBP safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your PNG files are only accessible by you. 4 hours after the conversion completes, they are automatically deleted from MConverter’s servers. You can also delete your PNGs and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
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How long does it take to convert PNG to WEBP?
For most images, the wait should be less than a minute. If they are animated, it may take a little longer. However, MConverter also supports converting larger images, meaning that it could take a while (up to over an hour, for example).
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