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by suzumer 917 days ago
Webp is encoded using limited ycbcr values as opposed to jpeg which uses full range ycbcr values. When converting jpeg to webp, there will be banding. Grayscale limited ycbcr when converted to full rgb during display ill also have banding.

Webp really doesnt have a banding issue unless you convert jpeg or display purely grayscale content.