WebP to PNG

Why convert WebP to PNG

• WebP and PNG both support transparency. To keep a transparent background (for example, in icons and logos), convert to PNG, not to JPG, which does not support transparency.[1][2][3]
• To view WebP images in Windows apps, you must install Microsoft's WebP Image Extensions. PNG images open without it.[4]

How to convert

1. “Convert to PNG” is already selected in Step 1.
2. In Step 2, choose or drag in your WebP files. You can add several at once, and conversion starts automatically.
3. In Step 3, check the results and download one image, or all images as a ZIP file.

What changes after converting WebP to PNG

• This tool exports still images. If the original is animated, only the first frame is kept.
• The converted image does not contain the shooting information (EXIF) of the original, such as the date, camera model and location. The image is turned upright according to the orientation recorded in the original.

Frequently asked questions

Is the PNG file larger or smaller than the original WebP file?

According to Google, lossless WebP images are 26% smaller than PNG images, and lossy WebP images are smaller still. The PNG file is therefore usually larger than the original WebP file. The size of each file before and after conversion is shown in the list in Step 2.[5]

Can I convert several images at once?

Yes. You can select or drag in up to 100 images at a time. When all images are converted, you can download them one by one or together as one ZIP file.

About the WebP format

• Google released WebP in 2010. Its specification is IETF RFC 9649. WebP supports lossy and lossless compression, transparency and animation.[6][1]
• According to Google, lossless WebP images are 26% smaller than PNG images. Lossy WebP images are 25–34% smaller than JPEG images of the same quality (measured by SSIM).[5]
• Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari can all display WebP. Safari supports it from version 14; on a Mac, macOS 11 or later is also required.[3][7][8]
• Microsoft provides WebP Image Extensions. After installing it, you can view WebP images in File Explorer, Photos and other Windows apps.[4]
• The web canvas in Safari cannot export WebP. In Safari, web-based tools can usually export only JPG and PNG.[9]