WebP vs. JPG: Why Is My Image 8x Smaller? A Deep Dive and Practical Guide

One image, but 300KB as a WebP and a whopping 2.4MB as a JPG. Where does this massive difference come from? This article dives deep into the fundamental differences in compression algorithms between WebP and JPG, analyzes the specific reasons for the huge file size gap, and answers whether you can make them 'exactly the same.' You'll learn how to balance quality and size in your projects (like wiki.lib00.com) and use tools for optimal image optimization.