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WebP
Definition
A modern image format developed by Google providing both lossy and lossless compression. It offers 25-34% smaller file sizes than JPEG and supports transparency and animation.
WebP: The Modern Web Image
WebP was developed by Google and first released in 2010 based on the VP8 video codec. It supports lossy compression (like JPEG), lossless compression (like PNG), transparency (alpha channel), and animation (like GIF) -- all in a single format. WebP achieves 25-34% smaller file sizes than JPEG at equivalent quality, making it ideal for web performance optimization. It is now supported by all major browsers and is the recommended image format for modern web development alongside AVIF.