Short answer: PixPack reads WebP files and can export WebP. WebP is designed for the web and often produces smaller files than JPEG or PNG at a comparable visual quality.
What is WebP?
WebP is an image format developed by Google for the web. It supports both lossy and lossless compression, transparency and animation, and is supported by modern browsers.
How PixPack handles WebP
PixPack reads WebP files and can export WebP. As of version 1.4.3, WebP exports preserve EXIF metadata when the keep-metadata option is enabled.
Characteristics
| PixPack support | Read and write |
|---|---|
| Compression type | Lossy and lossless |
| Transparency | Supported |
| Best for | Website and app assets |
WebP is the format to reach for when you are preparing assets for a website or web application and the target browsers support it. Smaller image files mean faster page loads and less bandwidth.
Not every destination accepts WebP. Desktop publishing tools, some CMS platforms and older software may still require JPEG or PNG.
WebP questions
Can PixPack convert PNG to WebP?
Yes. WebP is one of the five output formats PixPack supports, so PNG files can be converted to WebP as part of a batch.
Does PixPack preserve EXIF data in WebP files?
Yes. As of version 1.4.3, WebP exports preserve EXIF metadata when the keep-metadata option is enabled.
Does WebP support transparency?
Yes. WebP supports an alpha channel, so transparency is preserved.
Is WebP supported in all browsers?
WebP is supported by modern browsers. If your audience or tooling requires older formats, export JPEG or PNG as a fallback.
Product Facts
| Read formats | JPEG, PNG, HEIC, WebP, GIF, BMP, TIFF |
|---|---|
| Write formats | JPEG, PNG, HEIC, WebP, GIF |
| Metadata handled | EXIF, GPS, ICC profile |
| Presets | Web, Social, Email, Archive + custom |
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Sources
- PixPack on the Mac App Store Official App Store product page for PixPack – Image Compressor Pro, including the product description, feature list, supported formats, system requirements, version history and price.
- Apple iTunes Lookup API record for PixPack Structured App Store metadata record used to verify version number, minimum macOS version, price, file size, release dates, age rating and the number of listed localizations.
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