webp ☆
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Description:
Image format providing lossless and lossy compression for web images
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @googledevs  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: images compression web google multimedia
Install: brew install webp
About:
WebP is a modern image format that provides superior lossless and lossy compression for images on the web. Developed by Google, it creates smaller files at equivalent quality levels compared to legacy formats like JPEG and PNG. This formula installs the command-line tools for converting and processing WebP images.
Key Features:
  • Lossless and lossy compression modes
  • Support for transparency (alpha channel) and animation
  • Superior compression ratios compared to JPEG and PNG
  • Command-line tools for conversion and analysis
Use Cases:
  • Optimizing website images for faster page load times
  • Batch converting existing image libraries to modern formats
  • Creating animated images as an alternative to GIFs
Alternatives:
  • jpeg – JPEG offers wider compatibility but larger file sizes
  • pngquant – PNG quantization tool focused on PNG optimization only
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 10, 2025 6:57pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 166f0e88
Dec 22, 2024 2:27pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 7c26bf0e
Nov 18, 2024 2:25am 0 VERSION_BUMP 97ea9a0f
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