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As has been pointed out by Jaga Telesin already, you cannot simply compare JPEG to WEBP and vice versa. Apart from both image formats operating on veryDownload a webp file and save it as jpg. Look at the size difference. I've done it many times, but suit yourself.
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, image composition does factor into compression ratios with the encoders for both images formats featuring a whole slew of switches to tweak results.You missed mentioning different JPEG encoders – cjpeg is outperformed byIt depends on the image content, and the WEBP or JPEG compression level. A WEBP at 80 quality or lower tends to beat out a JPEG of equal compression.
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 which in turn is outperformed by 
	
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 – as well as cwebp's generally underwhelming performance on very high quality settings… When talking WEBP mentioning 80 and quality in the same sentence is kind of a bold move, in my book. Also, also, Liz best girl!