Why WebP can be smaller than JPG
WebP uses a newer image codec than JPEG and can often represent photographic detail more efficiently. The exact result depends on the image and the quality setting, so the most useful number is the size comparison shown after your conversion.
Picking a quality setting
Use a higher value for images with text overlays, fine texture or sharp edges. Lower values shrink the file more aggressively but can introduce softness or visible compression artifacts. Start high, check the result, then step down only if you need a smaller file.
JPG to WebP vs. compressing the JPG
Compressing a JPG keeps the same format and applies another round of JPEG compression. Converting to WebP changes the codec itself, which can produce a smaller file at a similar visual quality. If the destination cannot accept WebP, compress the original JPG instead.
What happens to EXIF metadata
Toolmera decodes the image into the browser canvas and creates a new WebP file from the pixels. Camera metadata such as EXIF fields and GPS data is not copied into that new output file.