1) Why WebP matters
WebP is a modern image format designed to reduce file size and improve loading speed.
2) How WebP works
WebP can be used for photos (lossy) and graphics (lossless / transparency), depending on the use case.
3) Benefits
- Smaller images
- Faster pages
- Often supports transparency
4) Quick comparison
Use WebP for modern web performance, with fallback if needed.
5) Best practices
Use <picture> to serve WebP with a JPG/PNG fallback.
6) SEO & performance tips
- Resize images properly
- Lazy-load below the fold
- Use descriptive file names and alt text
7) FAQ
WebP works in most modern browsers. Add fallbacks for older ones.