## What is PNG? PNG (Portable Network Graphics) was created in 1995 as an unpatented alternative to GIF. It supports lossless data compression and transparent backgrounds, making it the go-to format for logos, UI elements, and digital art. However, because it is lossless, PNG files can be notoriously large. ## What is WebP? WebP is a modern image format developed by Google. It provides both lossless and lossy compression for images on the web. According to Google, WebP lossless images are 26% smaller than PNGs, and lossy WebP images are 25-34% smaller than comparable JPEG images. ## The Need for Speed In the modern SEO landscape, page loading speed is a critical ranking factor. Large PNG images can severely slow down a website's Time to Interactive (TTI) and Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) scores. By converting your PNGs to WebP, you instantly save bandwidth, lower server costs, and provide a much faster experience for mobile users. ## Do Browsers Support WebP? Historically, Apple's Safari browser held out on supporting WebP. However, as of Safari 14 (released in 2020), WebP is universally supported across all major modern browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera. There is no longer any reason to avoid using WebP in production. ## How to Convert PNG to WebP You don't need expensive software like Photoshop to modernize your images. 1. Go to ToolFusion's [WebP Converter](/image/image-to-webp). 2. Upload your bulky PNG files. 3. Hit Convert. Our cloud processors will retain the transparency (alpha channel) while heavily compressing the file size.