How to Save an Image as WebP in Photoshop
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Before You Start
Make sure:
You're using Photoshop 23.2 (Feb 2022) or later. Native WebP support was added starting with this version.
If you're using an older version, you can still save as WebP using a plugin (instructions at the end).
Steps for Photoshop 23.2 and Newer
1. Open Your Image
Launch Photoshop.
Go to File > Open...
Select and open the image you want to convert to WebP.
2. Edit or Prepare the Image (Optional)
Make any desired edits, resizing, cropping, or adjustments.
WebP supports transparency and both lossy and lossless compression.
3. Export as WebP
Go to File > Save a Copy...
(Do not use "Save As" — WebP won’t appear there in some cases.)
In the Save a Copy dialog:
Choose your destination folder.
From the Format dropdown, select WebP.
Click Save.
4. Configure WebP Export Settings
A dialog box will appear with the WebP settings:
Compression:
Choose Lossy.
Quality slider (0–100):
Higher = better quality, larger file.
For web using, a setting of 75 is a good balance.
Include XMP Metadata - Unchecked
Include EXIF Metadata - Unchecked
Include Photoshop Extras - Unchecked
Click OK to finalize the save.