For those looking to implement these images, most modern platforms like WordPress and Blogger now support WebP natively. If you're working with older templates, a simple cwebp command or a conversion plugin can help you serve these faster formats to your audience.
We cut our average page weight by nearly 30% by replacing traditional JPEGs and PNGs.
According to data from Google for Developers, WebP lossless images are roughly than PNGs, and lossy images are 25-34% smaller than comparable JPEGs—all without sacrificing visual quality. Highlights from the Archive
Smaller files mean less data usage for our mobile visitors, which is crucial for SEO and user experience.