To convert JPG to WebP, drop your JPG or JPEG photos into the box above, choose a WebP quality (default 85) and click Convert. Your browser re-encodes each photo as WebP on your device. Files keep their original names with a .webp extension, and you can download them individually or together as one ZIP.
How to use the JPG to WebP tool
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Add your photos
Drop .jpg or .jpeg files in, or click to pick them — JPEG to WebP works exactly the same, since JPG and JPEG are one format. Up to 50 photos per run, each up to 50 MB.
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Set the quality
Drag the WebP quality slider between 10 and 100. It starts at 85, a balanced setting for photos.
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Convert
Click Convert. Your browser encodes the WebP files locally and tells you if it cannot encode WebP.
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Download
Download each WebP separately or all of them as a ZIP.
Is it worth converting JPG photos to WebP for page speed?
For websites and blogs, often yes. Photos are usually the heaviest part of a page, and WebP's lossy compression tends to reach similar visual quality to JPG at a smaller file size. Lighter images help pages load faster, particularly for visitors on phones and slow connections.
All current major browsers display WebP, so it is a safe format to serve on the web. Where it is less useful is outside the browser: if you are emailing photos, printing them or sending them to someone who will open them in older software, JPG is still the more compatible choice.
Avoiding double compression
A JPG is already lossy, so converting it to WebP compresses the photo a second time. Each lossy pass can only remove detail, never add it. The way to keep the photo looking good is to start from the highest-quality JPG you have, ideally the original from the camera or the export from your editor rather than a copy downloaded from social media.
The default quality of 85 is a reasonable starting point. If the WebP comes out larger than the JPG, the source was probably already heavily compressed; in that case lowering the quality a bit, or simply keeping the JPG, makes sense. If you also need to shrink pixel dimensions, for example a large camera photo that will be shown in a narrow blog column, resizing first usually saves far more than any quality setting.
WebP does not carry over the photo's EXIF metadata. The orientation is applied first so nothing turns sideways, and camera details and GPS location are not included in the new file — useful for photos you publish online.
Converting a photo library without sending it anywhere
Preparing a batch of photos for a site often means handling images of people, homes, events or products that are not public yet. With Krawly the batch never leaves your device: your browser reads the JPGs, encodes them as WebP in memory and gives you the downloads.
Nothing is uploaded to Krawly's servers and nothing is retained, so there is no account, no file history and no cleanup afterwards. The only limit on speed is your own device.
Tips for the best results
- Convert from the original, highest-quality JPG rather than a copy that has already been recompressed.
- Resize oversized camera photos to their display width as well — dimensions usually affect file size more than quality.
- Keep JPG versions for email and print, and use WebP for web pages.
- If a WebP turns out larger than its JPG, lower the quality slightly or keep the JPG.
Frequently asked questions
Does converting JPG to WebP reduce quality?
A little, because the photo goes through a second lossy compression. At the default quality of 85 the change is usually difficult to see. Starting from a high-quality original JPG gives the best result.
Will WebP always be smaller than my JPG?
Usually, but not always. If the JPG was already heavily compressed, the WebP can end up similar in size or even larger. Compare the file sizes and lower the quality or keep the JPG in that case.
Can every browser show WebP images?
All current versions of the major browsers display WebP. Very old browsers and some non-browser software may not, which is why many people keep a JPG copy for email, printing and older programs.
Is my photo's location data kept?
No. Re-encoding removes EXIF metadata, including camera model, date and GPS location, which is useful for photos you publish on a website. The orientation is applied to the pixels first so the photo appears the right way up.
Are my photos uploaded to Krawly?
No. Your browser does all the work locally using its own image tools, so even a large batch of personal photos stays on your device. Files are never sent to Krawly's servers and nothing is stored after you close the tab.
What if my browser can't create WebP files?
WebP encoding relies on your browser. If it is not supported, the tool shows a message instead of saving a different format. A current version of Chrome, Edge or Firefox should work.
Private by design. Every Krawly converter runs inside your browser using JavaScript and WebAssembly. Your files are not uploaded, stored or seen by anyone — when you close the tab, they are gone.