How to recompress a still WebP
Recompressing a still WebP with this tool means loading one image, adjusting the compression settings, and exporting a new file while watching the size trade-off update — all in the browser, with nothing sent to a server. The before-and-after comparison shows exactly how much you saved.
You can set the quality level manually, switch between lossy and lossless output, and adjust the compression method. That level of control is useful when a one-click optimizer does not get close enough to the size or quality target you have in mind.
- Open a still WebP in the browser
- Set quality, choose lossy or lossless, and adjust method
- Compare the before-and-after file size
- Export the recompressed WebP locally
Why this stays separate from WebP Optimizer
This recompressor is deliberately separate from WebP Optimizer because they serve different needs. WebP Optimizer is quick and preset-driven, while this tool exposes direct quality, lossless, and method controls for still WebP files.
Use the recompressor when you want to dial in the exact quality-versus-size balance, including keeping output lossless. For animated WebP or a fast preset-based result, WebP Optimizer is the better fit.