I don’t know what a .webp file is but I don’t like it. They’re like a filthy prank version of the image/gif you’re looking for. They make you jump through all these hoops to find the original versions of the files that you can actually do anything with.

Edit: honestly I assumed it had something to do with Google protecting themselves from image piracy shit

  • wilberfan@lemmy.world
    21·
    1 year ago

    I didn’t know this either.

    “Google launched the WebP format as part of its mission to make loading times faster across the internet. WebP allows websites to display high-quality images — but with much smaller file sizes than traditional formats such as PNG and JPEG.”

    • shootwhatsmyname@lemm.ee
      1·
      1 year ago

      It’s a great format—they do make websites load noticeably faster (especially with a lot of images), however it’s extra work dealing with compatibility and it does make it harder for users as they aren’t compatible with some of software/operating systems yet

      • qaz@lemmy.world
        1·
        1 year ago

        I’ve never encountered a program that wasn’t compatible with WebP, what are you using?

        • IronKrill@lemmy.ca
          2·
          1 year ago

          I have since tailored my app choice for webp so unsure nowadays, but my experience was that Windows photos could not open them, Photoshop requires a plugin, websites don’t allow uploading them, the list went on. I love webp but the application support has been (or was) abysmal for years.