July 21, 2026 – Softaken Software has added a PNG to WEBP converter to its suite of free online tools that run entirely in the user’s browser. Similar to other conversion tools of the company, no image is sent to the servers of Softaken during the process.

WEBP is a popular choice for websites and apps that want to speed up page load times. It usually creates smaller files than PNG, while still retaining most of the visual detail. Softaken says it aimed to make converting PNG files to WEBP accessible to designers, developers and anyone handling a website's image assets without the need for specialized software or a subscription.

A Smaller File with Not a Huge Tradeoff PNG continues to be a popular format for screenshots, graphics, and images that need sharp edges or transparency, but that quality comes at the expense of file size. That’s part of why WEBP’s compression has become a default recommendation for web performance: it’s designed to reduce that footprint while retaining most of the original detail. Softaken says that the visual difference after conversion is generally small for regular images but highly detailed graphics may experience a slight change depending on the quality setting selected.

“WEBP conversion is one of those things that people don’t think about until their site is loading slowly,” said a spokesperson for Softaken Software.

What The Conversion Signifies
The online tool also has the same three steps like other Softaken online converters. The user uploads a PNG file, adjusts quality or dimensions if needed, and downloads the WEBP file generated. Canvas preview allows users to see the result before saving. The tool works offline after the page loads because the conversion is handled client-side, in the browser itself, and it supports Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari on desktop and mobile devices.

What changes and what stays the same
Softaken states that the tool’s own documentation has been clear about what the conversion does and does not impact. How much the file size is reduced depends heavily on the image itself – photos and images that have large blocks of color or pattern repeated tend to shrink the most, images with more visual complexity see smaller gains. The company also claims the tool processes only one file at a time, and recommends Softaken's downloadable Windows software for users who want to batch convert images, or who want more advanced resizing and editing options.

One Tool in the Tool Box
The PNG to WEBP converter is one of a series of free browser-based tools Softaken has been rolling out over the past year, all built on the same basic premise: process the file on the local machine, skip the upload, and don’t charge for it. The company has said it plans to continue to expand this set based on the users’ most requested format conversions.

Availability
The PNG to WEBP Converter is free, no account needed, and available now at https://www.softaken.com/online/png-to-webp/.

About Softaken Software
Established in 2015, Softaken Software develops file conversion tools, data recovery and backup for individuals and organizations that need to move or restore data across formats. The catalog includes email and mailbox migration tools, file repair utilities, PDF software and an ever-growing selection of free online converters for images and documents. The company says it is committed to making its tools easy to use for everyone, regardless of skill level, and to providing ongoing support to users across its product line.

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