Web Picture Format
General Information
| Title | WEBP File Extension |
| Extension | .webp |
| Full Form | Web Picture Format |
| File Type | Image File |
| Developer | Google Inc. |
| MIME Type | image/webp |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store images |
| Additional Functions | Lossless, Lossy compression |
| Features | Rich colors, Transparency, Animation |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High, Adjustable |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | Yes |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Web Images | Yes |
| Application Graphics | Yes |
| Efficient Storage | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Validation, Safe sources |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2010 |
| Latest Update | Varies by software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .jpg, .png, .gif |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Google Chrome |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS |
 Adobe Photoshop |
Paid | Windows, Mac |
 GIMP |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |