Saving images into webp format is something I always find myself doing and often I will open up Gimp just to convert an image to webp. I do realize that saving directly to web from the browser is possible but often I want to set the quality level to something different than the browser default. So I added a feature to NIM to save images regardless of format into webp via the extension popup menu.

NIM v3.12.0: Save As WebP - A New Step in Image Handling

With each new version of NIM, I continue to expand the capabilities of the tool, making it more versatile and user-friendly for developers. The latest release, NIM v3.12.0, introduces a highly requested feature: Save As WebP. This new functionality adds to our suite of image handling tools and provides a faster, more efficient way to work with image formats.

Building on Previous Enhancements

Just like the window resize feature introduced in v3.11.1, which added a unique utility, the SaveAs WebP feature addresses performance and file size concerns—an essential update for developers working with images in web projects.

The Power of WebP

The WebP format offers a significant reduction in file size without compromising image quality, making it ideal for web developers looking to optimize their websites. NIM's addition of this feature means users can now seamlessly save their images in this next-generation format directly from within the tool.

Whether you're handling large images or simply looking to reduce the load time of your web assets, the SaveAs WebP functionality offers a powerful solution that complements our previous improvements. The WebP feature provides greater flexibility in how images are saved and utilized, with smaller file sizes and faster loading times, and without installing additional extensions or relying on other tools.

Seamless User Experience

The goal of NIM v3.12.0 is to make features like SaveAs WebP as simple as possible. We’ve designed the feature to integrate smoothly into the existing workflow, requiring no complex setup. Users will be able to convert their images with a simple click, allowing them to focus on the creative aspects of their work rather than being bogged down by technical concerns.

This feature is another example of how we listen to user feedback and continue to add functionalities that are practical, efficient, and, above all, easy to use—much like the intuitive window resizing feature introduced in v3.11.1.

Looking Ahead

As we continue to develop NIM, expect even more features that prioritize performance and user-friendliness. The WebP feature is just one of many updates that reflect our commitment to making NIM a tool that simplifies complex workflows, improves performance, and helps developers stay ahead of the curve in an ever-changing digital landscape.

Conclusion

The release of Save As WebP in NIM v3.12.0 enhances the tool's capabilities and improves performance, just like our previous window resizing feature. With these ongoing improvements, we aim to provide an even more powerful solution for developers, simplifying their work and helping them deliver faster, optimized results.

How it works

Simply right click on any image and the NIM context menu will open up. You can save an image as webp with different quality settings (1, 0.9, and 0.5). I believe the browser default quality is set to 0.75 as seems evident by the file sizes of the resulting downloads.