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I Built a Free Image to WebP Converter (Because Smallpdf Charges $15/Month)

I Built a Free Image to WebP Converter (Because Smallpdf Charges $15/Month)

I was trying to convert a few PNG screenshots to WebP for a website project. You know the drill — open Smallpdf, upload the file, download.

Except I hit a wall. Only 2 tasks per day on the free tier. And if I wanted more? $15/month.

That's ridiculous for something that should just work.

So I built something better.

What this tool does

Image to WebP Converter runs 100% in your browser. No uploads. No accounts. No subscriptions.

  • Drag and drop any image (PNG, JPG, GIF, BMP, SVG)
  • Optionally resize to custom dimensions
  • Adjust quality from 10% to 100% for optimal file size
  • Download as a single .webp file
  • Works offline after the first load
  • Your files never leave your device

Why this matters

Most online converters follow the same playbook: free for one or two tasks, then pay up. Or require an account just to use basic features. And somewhere between "upload" and "download," your files are sitting on a remote server.

For sensitive images — personal photos, work materials, product shots — that's a privacy problem.

This tool solves all three issues at once: it's free, private, and works offline.

Open and use it

No signup, no install, no tricks. Just open the tool, drop your image, and go.

Try the free Image to WebP Converter

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