WebP is gaining popularity due to its superior compression efficiency and ability to support both lossy and lossless formats, along with features like transparency (alpha channels) and animations. It’s particularly beneficial for web usage, as it can reduce image file sizes by up to 30-50% compared to JPEG, without sacrificing quality. This makes websites load faster and saves bandwidth.
However, JPEG remains one of the most widely supported image formats across all platforms and devices, which means it will likely continue to be used for the foreseeable future, particularly in scenarios where compatibility is more important than file size.
While WebP could become the default choice for web-based applications and mobile platforms, JPEG will probably not be completely replaced anytime soon due to its widespread support in digital cameras, editing tools, and devices that may not yet fully adopt WebP.
For now, both formats are expected to coexist, with WebP gaining more ground in web performance and mobile applications.
Read more about choosing the right image format here: Choosing the Right Image Formats: JPG, PNG, WEBP, TIFF.