Convert Images to WebP the Safe Way

Convert Images to WebP the Safe Way

WebP is a modern image format that's often 25 to 35 percent smaller than JPEG at the same quality. Smaller images load faster, which directly helps LCP — Largest Contentful Paint. Think of it as vacuum-packing your photos so they ship quicker.

Here's a safe step-by-step:
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1. Make a copy of your original images first, always.
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2. Use a free tool like Squoosh (squoosh.app) — drag an image in.
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3. On the right, pick WebP and set quality around 80.
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4. Watch the file-size readout; aim for under 150 KB on hero images.
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5. Download, upload to your site, and update the image link.

Quality 80 usually looks identical to the eye but cuts the weight a lot.

Try this: Convert just your hero image to WebP and check its new size.