PNG to WebP Converter
Convert PNG images to WebP in your browser — WebP supports transparency too, often at a smaller file size than PNG.
Drop your image here
or click to choose a file · processed locally in your browser
Unlike JPG, WebP supports an alpha channel, so a transparent PNG converts to a transparent WebP without losing that transparency. This makes WebP a strong drop-in replacement for PNG in most modern web projects.
Depending on the image content, WebP can produce noticeably smaller files than PNG while keeping transparency and sharp detail intact — particularly useful for icons, UI graphics, and illustrations.
How it works
Upload
Choose or drop your image. Hirixo reads its actual format from the file itself, not the filename.
Convert
Pick a destination format. A background worker handles the conversion so the page never freezes.
Download
Save the result. Your original image was never sent anywhere — it stayed on this device the whole time.
Frequently asked questions
Does WebP keep my PNG's transparency?
Yes. WebP supports an alpha channel, so transparent regions in your PNG are preserved in the converted file.
Is WebP lossless or lossy?
WebP supports both. Hirixo's converter uses WebP's standard encoding settings, which balances quality and file size for typical use.
When should I keep PNG instead of converting?
If you need maximum compatibility with older tools that don't read WebP, or need a guaranteed-lossless archival copy, PNG may still be the better choice.