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Browser Tool Comparison

GetWebP vs Squoosh

Both tools convert images locally in your browser using WebAssembly — no uploads, no server round-trip. The difference is how you reach the tool.

GetWebP is a Chrome extension that adds a right-click option to every image on the web. Squoosh is an open-source web app by Google Chrome Labs at squoosh.app, designed around a visual before/after slider for fine-tuning a single image at a time.

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Feature Comparison

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Feature
Squoosh
RecommendedGetWebP
No server uploads
Local WASM
Local WASM
Works offline
PWA, offline after first visit
Extension, always offline
Right-click any web image
Batch convert
One image at a time
5 files/batch (Free) · Unlimited (Pro)
AVIF output
Free
Pro only
Custom quality slider
Per-codec advanced controls
Fixed quality on Free · adjustable on Pro
Price
Free, open-source
Free + optional Pro
Setup
Open squoosh.app, drag file
Install from Chrome Web Store
File size limit
Browser RAM only
5 MB (Free) · 30 MB (Pro)

Frequently Asked Questions

Both convert images locally in your browser with WebAssembly — neither uploads your files. The difference is workflow. Squoosh is a web app at squoosh.app: open the site, drag a file, adjust codec settings with a before/after slider, and download. GetWebP is a Chrome extension that adds a right-click menu to every image on any page — right-click an image, pick "Save as WebP", and the converted file goes straight to your Downloads folder.

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Install once, then right-click any image on any site to convert. Everything runs locally — no uploads, no account.

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Free tier · Works offline · Install from Chrome Web Store

Fair comparison note: Squoosh is an excellent open-source project from Google Chrome Labs. Both Squoosh and GetWebP process images locally in your browser — neither uploads your files. This page focuses on workflow and feature-set differences, not output quality; both tools produce high-quality results.

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