WebP Image Format

The cluster focuses on discussions about the WebP image format, including its browser and software support, compression advantages, comparisons to PNG/JPEG/AVIF, and debates on adoption and quality.

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Sample Comments

throwaway889900 Sep 15, 2021 View on HN

WebP is generally not well supported.

archerx Jan 20, 2024 View on HN

They want their awful webp format to win for some reason.

xvilka Oct 28, 2021 View on HN

WebP is better supported, I think.

spb Dec 5, 2014 View on HN

Don't we already have WebP?

RobotToaster Oct 31, 2022 View on HN

Most likely they want to push their own "WebP" format.

detaro Nov 16, 2020 View on HN

Why does it matter if a camera supports WebP or not?

mixmastamyk Nov 10, 2021 View on HN

What about webp, avif, and the like?

adzm Jun 18, 2025 View on HN

Photoshop has native WebP support now too!

nextparadigms Apr 20, 2012 View on HN

Would this work better over WebP?

NavinF Sep 22, 2023 View on HN

All modern image editors support webp