Benefits of Using WebP Images for Magento 2 Stores

In a previous discussion, we talked about how to convert images to WebP in Magento 2. While we did list the benefits of WebP format, it was quite brief. Our focus was more on learning how to convert images to WebP format. We recommend using a Magento 2 WebP image extension since it is faster and offers advanced features such as lazy loading. In this article, we will delve into the benefits in much more detail. Before doing so, let’s develop a comprehensive understanding of what are WebP Images.