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Changelog

Every update, improvement, and fix — in one place.

WEBP Converter is constantly evolving. This changelog documents every new feature, improvement, and bug fix we ship to the free WebP converter tool. From folder upload support and parallel batch processing to reverse conversion modes and performance impact dashboards, you'll find the full history of how we're making image optimisation faster, more private, and easier for web designers and developers everywhere.

v2.8.0

LatestAugust 2026
  • NewPro controls for photographers — an opt-in panel beneath the dropzone with a quality slider (60–100) and true lossless WebP encoding via a WASM encoder, for granular control without changing the simple default flow.

v2.7.0

August 2026
  • NewFolder drag-and-drop — drag an entire folder onto the converter and every image inside is read recursively and processed in one batch.
  • NewFour new cornerstone blog posts launching four content pillars: Core Web Vitals (Web Performance), AVIF vs WebP (Image Optimisation), Responsive Web Design (Web Design & UX), and 10 Free Dev Tools (Tools & Workflow).
  • ImprovedBlog posts now use a two-column layout with a sticky sidebar call-to-action that keeps the converter one click away while you read.

v2.6.0

August 2026
  • NewSitewide "calm confidence" redesign — lighter canvas, editorial typography, flat bordered cards, and a restrained crimson accent across every page.
  • ImprovedImage conversion logic extracted into a reusable hook for cleaner, more maintainable code.
  • ImprovedStreamlined navigation — removed redundant Converter link and Convert button since the tool lives on the homepage.

v2.5.0

August 2026
  • ImprovedSite-wide colour standardisation — replaced all legacy pink accents with our signature brand red (#FA4B55) across every page for a cohesive look.
  • NewLatest blog posts grid on the homepage — the three most recent articles now appear front and centre.
  • ImprovedBlog posts now load at the top of the page instead of preserving scroll position from the previous page.
  • ImprovedCleaner markdown rendering for blog posts — removed custom code block styling in favour of standard formatting.
  • NewSEO-friendly URL slugs — all pages now use descriptive paths (e.g. /about, /blog) with automatic redirects from old URLs.
  • NewFAQ section with JSON-LD structured data on the homepage for richer search engine results.
  • NewLink Placement and Listicle Listing advertising options added to the Advertise page.
  • ImprovedSitemap and canonical URLs standardised to the webpconverter.io domain.

v2.4.0

June 2026
  • NewFolder upload support — drop an entire folder and all images inside are processed at once.
  • NewParallel processing — all images in a batch now convert simultaneously for dramatically faster results.
  • ImprovedUpdated drop zone copy to clearly communicate folder and file support.
  • FixFixed mobile navigation — replaced overflowing link bar with a hamburger menu and slide-down drawer.

v2.3.0

May 2026
  • NewReverse conversion mode — convert WebP images back to JPEG or PNG with a single toggle.
  • NewOutput format picker — choose between JPEG and PNG when using reverse mode.
  • ImprovedMode toggle now resets the file queue automatically to prevent format mismatches.

v2.2.0

April 2026
  • NewDownload All as ZIP — batch download every converted file in a single click.
  • ImprovedZIP file now uses correct file extensions based on output format (WebP, JPEG, or PNG).
  • ImprovedPerformance Impact panel added — shows estimated page speed gains from your saved file sizes.

v2.1.0

March 2026
  • NewBefore / after image comparison modal — visually compare original and converted images side by side.
  • ImprovedSmarter compression logic: quality is reduced progressively before scaling dimensions, preserving sharpness.
  • ImprovedSafari compatibility fix — detects when WebP encoding is unsupported and falls back to JPEG automatically.

v2.0.0

February 2026
  • NewFull UI redesign with Pixel Pete mascot, brand colours, and animated conversion feedback.
  • NewAll processing is 100% local — images never leave your browser, ever.
  • NewDrag-and-drop zone with live hover state and Pete animation on drop.
  • ImprovedConversion now targets under 200KB output for web-ready images without manual configuration.

v1.2.0

January 2026
  • ImprovedAdded social sharing — share the tool via LinkedIn, Facebook, or copy link.
  • FixFixed file name extension not updating correctly on download in some browsers.

v1.1.0

December 2025
  • NewCookie consent banner added in compliance with GDPR.
  • NewGoogle Analytics and Microsoft Clarity integrated for anonymous usage insights.
  • ImprovedImproved mobile layout across all screen sizes.

v1.0.0

November 2025
  • NewInitial launch — free, unlimited JPG and PNG to WebP conversion in the browser.

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