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How to Convert PNG to WebP (And Why Your Website Needs It) (opens in new tab)

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If you're still serving PNG images on your website, you're leaving performance on the table. Google has been pushing WebP for years. It's smaller than PNG, loads faster, and directly impacts your Core Web Vitals score — which affects your SEO ranking. The switch from PNG to WebP is one of the easiest performance wins you can make. Here's everything you need to know — and how to convert your images for free without uploading them anywhere. What Is WebP? WebP is a modern image format developed ...

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