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PNG and WebP can both handle transparency, but they are not the same choice. PNG is safer for exact graphics and strict upload forms; WebP is often better as a lighter delivery copy.
Sometimes, but not when the target requires PNG or when exact graphic fidelity matters more than size.
Both can support transparency; the practical choice depends on destination support and edge quality.
PNG is the safer source format when exact edges, transparent assets, logos or future editing matter. WebP is usually the delivery format when the destination supports it and page weight matters. The practical decision is not only file size: inspect transparency, small text, flat color and whether the file will be edited again. For product cutouts and UI graphics, keep PNG as the master and export WebP as the web copy.
PNG and WebP solve different problems even when both can carry transparency. PNG is dependable for masters, sharp UI elements, diagrams, text-heavy graphics and files that may be edited again. WebP is often better for delivery when the same image must load quickly on a web page. The decision should come from the structure of the image: flat colors, alpha edges and text need a stricter check than ordinary photos.
The cleanest setup is often PNG as the editable source and WebP as the lighter delivery copy. That gives designers exact edges and transparency while still letting websites ship smaller files. Problems start when the delivery copy becomes the only source.