Why are the images in webp format not loading in Safari Version 15.0, even though webp is supposed to be supported by Webflow?

If the images in WebP format are not loading in Safari Version 15.0, there could be a couple of reasons for this issue.

1. Outdated Safari Version: Ensure that you have the latest version of Safari installed. Older versions may not support WebP format images. You can check for updates by going to the "Safari" menu and selecting "About Safari." If an update is available, install it and try loading the images again.

2. Compatibility with macOS: In some cases, the compatibility issue might be related to the version of macOS you are using. WebP support was officially introduced in macOS 10.14 (Mojave) and higher. If you are using an older version of macOS, you may need to upgrade to a supported version.

3. Safari Preferences Settings: Check your Safari preferences settings to ensure that loading WebP images is enabled. Open Safari, go to the "Safari" menu, and select "Preferences." Under the "Advanced" tab, make sure that the "Show Develop menu in menu bar" option is checked. Close the preferences window and then go to the "Develop" menu and select "Experimental Features." Verify that the "Enable WebP" option is checked.

4. Content Delivery Network (CDN) Configuration: If you are using a CDN to deliver your images, make sure that WebP format is supported and properly configured. Some CDNs might need specific configurations to serve WebP images.

5. Cache Issues: Safari might be caching the older versions of the images. Try clearing your Safari cache and then reload the page to see if the WebP images start loading correctly. To clear the cache, go to the "Safari" menu, select "Clear History..." and choose "all history". Additionally, you can try opening the page in "Private Browsing" mode to bypass the cache temporarily.

6. WebP Encoding Issue: There could be a possibility that the WebP images you are trying to load are not encoded correctly. Ensure that the images are properly converted to WebP format without any errors or corruption. You can try re-converting the images using a different tool or software.

7. Alternative Formats: To provide a fallback for Safari browsers that don't support WebP, you can upload additional image formats like JPEG or PNG and use conditional statements to display the appropriate format based on the browser's capabilities.

If you have checked all these aspects and the images still don't load, it would be helpful to reach out to Webflow support for further assistance, providing them with specific details about your design, the images used, and the troubleshooting steps you've already taken.