Images conversion
Convert JPG to WebP
Updated Jul 2026
JPG is the universal photo format, and WebP is the newer format most browsers now use to load images faster. To convert JPG to WebP, open the file in a converter and export it as WebP. Doing it on your own computer means the photo never has to be uploaded anywhere to get resized or converted.
- Extension
- .jpg
- Type
- Images
- Typically
- The universal photo format
- Compression
- Lossy
- Transparency
- None
- Metadata
- Carries EXIF
- Extension
- .webp
- Type
- Images
- Typically
- Modern web images
- Compression
- Lossy
- Transparency
- Supported
Convert JPG to WebP on your own computer. Nothing uploads.
How to convert JPG to WebP
- Open Morphjet and drag in the JPG files you want to convert. Add one photo or a whole folder at once.
- Choose WebP as the output format, and set a quality level if you want a smaller file.
- Convert. The WebP files are written next to your originals, and nothing leaves your machine.
JPG vs WebP: what actually changes
| JPG | WebP | |
|---|---|---|
| File size | Larger at a given quality | Smaller, often 25 to 35 percent less |
| Quality | Good, standard compression | Comparable or better at the same file size |
| Opens everywhere | Yes, universal support | Yes in modern browsers, but not in every older app or tool |
| Transparency | No | Yes |
| Keeps date and location (EXIF) | Yes | Sometimes, depending on the tool that created it |
When to convert, and when not to
Convert JPG to WebP when you're publishing images to a website and want faster page loads, or when you need a smaller file that still looks sharp.
Keep the JPG if you're sending a photo to a print shop, an older piece of software, or anyone using a tool that doesn't open WebP yet, since support still isn't as universal as JPG's.
Why not just use an online converter?
JPGs from a phone or camera often carry EXIF data, including the date, device, and sometimes the GPS location where the photo was taken. Run the conversion through an online tool and that metadata travels along with the file to someone else's server. Converting on your own computer keeps the photo, and whatever it's tagged with, on your machine the whole time.
Questions
Does converting JPG to WebP lose quality?
There's a small re-compression loss, same as any lossy-to-lossy conversion, but at a matching quality setting WebP usually looks as good as the JPG while taking up less space.
Will every website and app open a WebP file?
All major browsers do, but some older software, some email clients, and some content management systems still don't. If you're not sure where the image is going, JPG is the safer bet.
Does the WebP keep the JPG's metadata?
It depends on the converter. Some carry EXIF data over, others strip it during conversion. If you need to keep the date and location, check the file's info after converting to confirm.
Why would I bother converting to WebP instead of just using JPG?
Mainly file size. Smaller images mean faster page loads, which matters for websites and anywhere you're paying attention to load times or storage.
Can I convert JPG to WebP without uploading my photos anywhere?
Yes. A desktop app like Morphjet converts the file on your own computer, so it never has to leave your machine or pass through anyone else's server.
Morphjet converts JPG, WebP, and 1,800+ other formats, all on your machine. Launching this July.