Difference between WebP and PNG
Though both are image formats and are used commonly, there are some differences between both these based on the specifications.WebP | PNG |
This newer format created by Google is trendy on the web. More popular as it is created by Google and supported by it. | A Portable Network Graphics format is specified for the graphics. It supports specific images which contain graphics. |
It supports both lossless and lossy compression. It supports the feature of animation as well the alpha transparency. There is a big difference in the size of files as compared to other formats. | It supports multi-level transparency as well as provides lossless compression. The property of providing lossless compressions makes it more popular, as the quality of the image remains the same every time you open it. |
It has poor compatibility and is supported by a limited number of browsers. Moreover, not supported by general graphic editors. | It does not support animations. For lossless compression, the file size is comparatively larger. |