It is a WebP file, a modern image format developed by Google that provides superior lossy and lossless compression.
Reddit often serves images in .webp format to save bandwidth and improve loading speeds, even if the user originally uploaded a .jpg or .png . Why are you seeing a .webp ? w3cpmezh0rp91.webp
Most modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari) natively support and request this format to speed up your browsing experience. How to get the original image It is a WebP file, a modern image
Can automatic image conversion to WebP be disabled in Reddit? It is a WebP file
Reddit's UI automatically converts images to WebP to reduce file sizes by roughly 25-35%.
If you were looking for a way to view or download the original high-quality version of this specific file: