If you are seeing WebP files instead of JPG, it is likely because the website you are visiting is using WebP to optimize load times and reduce bandwidth usage. Many websites, especially those that prioritize performance, now serve WebP images to modern browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Edge because of the significant reduction in file size without sacrificing quality.
Web developers often implement WebP as the default image format for users on browsers that support it because it helps reduce server costs, enhances website performance, and improves the user experience with faster page load times. However, if a browser does not support WebP, websites may fall back to more universally supported formats like JPEG or PNG.
If you specifically need JPEG files, you can either:
- Download and convert the WebP image to JPEG using software or online tools.
- Access the website through an older browser or device that does not support WebP, where the fallback image format (usually JPEG) will be served instead.
For more details, check out our guide on choosing the right image formats: Choosing the Right Image Formats: JPG, PNG, WEBP, TIFF.