

You can see from the above stats how WebP consistently has the smallest file size, versus the JPG formatted image. It is worth testing this example in a couple of different web browsers, like Safari, Chrome and Firefox.

The name of the image is shown at the bottom left. Two variants of the image are available a standard resolution image and an image optimised for retina displays. You can check which web browsers support WebP today on the website we've spoken about before.ĮxampleThe image shown below displays as a WebP image in newer web browsers, and seamlessly swaps back to an ordinary JPG image in older web browsers lacking WebP support.
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There are a number of different applications that can generate WebP images, including both high-end graphic design applications and free apps like WebPonize. Then for the older web browsers that do not currently support WebP, you can specify a traditional JPG, PNG or GIF image to use instead. Within the stack settings, you can provide an image ALT attribute, an optional tooltip title and an optional link. Our WebP stack makes it easy to add WebP images as resources or warehoused images in Stacks. Especially if you are keen to reduce page loading times, while at the same time continuing to display images at their absolute, best possible quality. Now is the perfect time to embrace WebP and start adding it to your websites. This relatively new image format is sure to become commonplace online, within the next couple of years. Technicalities aside, WebP has lots of benefits to give you.
