diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 911d8ab..791f6f6 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ Simple Links is a lightweight alternative to Linktree and others.
   "description": "A description about yourself", // The description you want to use
   "avatar": "https://cdn.fascinated.cc/KWprz2.jpg", // The avatar that is shown at the top of the site
   // or use a local image
-  "avatar": "/avatar.png",
+  "avatar": "/avatar.webp",
   "background": {
     // If you want to use a custom (not dark) background
     "showBackground": true, // Whether it is enabled or not
diff --git a/config.json b/config.json
index 4f3d741..35ff188 100644
--- a/config.json
+++ b/config.json
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
   "configVersion": "0.1.2",
   "name": "Your Name",
   "description": "A description about yourself",
-  "avatar": "/avatar.png",
+  "avatar": "/avatar.webp",
   "background": {
     "showBackground": true,
     "blur": true,
diff --git a/public/avatar.png b/public/avatar.png
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diff --git a/public/avatar.webp b/public/avatar.webp
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