How to Convert JPEG to WebP

WebP was developed by Google specifically to replace JPEG and PNG on the web, and it typically produces files 25 to 35 percent smaller than a comparable JPEG at similar visual quality, while also supporting transparency, which JPEG cannot do at all. Because WebP supports both lossy and lossless compression modes in the same format, it can serve as a replacement for both JPEG-style photos and PNG-style graphics depending on which mode is used.

WebP has broad support across all current major browsers, which is why it's become a popular target format for website images where faster page loads directly affect user experience and search ranking. The main thing to verify is whether any older software or specific platform you're working with has full WebP support, since adoption, while now widespread, wasn't always universal.

1. Install Batchify Image Converter and Resizer Pro on your Windows PC.
2. Open the app and select Batch Mode for multiple files, or Individual Mode for a single JPEG.
3. Drag your JPEG file or folder into the app window, enabling recursive folder scanning if needed.
4. Set the "From" format to JPEG and the "To" format to WebP.
5. Adjust the quality setting to balance file size against visual detail.
6. Click Convert. WebP files are written to the output folder, fully offline.

• 100% offline — your images are never uploaded anywhere
• Bulk conversion of entire folders, including sub-folders, in one click
• Adjustable quality settings for the right size-to-detail balance
• Multi-core processing for fast handling of large batches
• Option to delete original JPEG files automatically after conversion
• No recurring subscription or hidden upload limits

If you only need straightforward format conversion without RAW or HEIC support, Batchify Image Converter and Resizer Lite covers this exact JPEG-to-WebP conversion in a lighter, more focused app.