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How to Open WebP Files and Save Them as JPG or PNG
Saved a .webp image that won't open or upload? How to view WebP files on Windows and Mac, and convert them to JPG or PNG in seconds.
· 1 min read · ImgKoi Team
Many websites now serve images as WebP because the files are smaller. When you save one, you get a .webp file, and some programs, older editors and upload forms don't know what to do with it.
View a WebP file
- Any modern browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari) opens WebP: drag the file into a browser window.
- Windows 10 and 11: the Photos app opens WebP on current versions.
- Mac: Preview opens WebP on macOS Big Sur and later.
Convert WebP to JPG or PNG
- Open WebP to JPG, or WebP to PNG if the image has a transparent background.
- Drop in your .webp files, up to 30 at once.
- Click Convert and download the results.
Which should you choose?
- JPG for photos. Much smaller files, accepted everywhere.
- PNG for logos, stickers, screenshots and anything transparent. JPG would turn transparent areas white.
Animated WebP
WebP can be animated like a GIF. Converting to JPG or PNG keeps only the first frame; convert to GIF instead to keep the animation.
Want to know why sites use WebP? Read WebP vs JPG.
How to Open WebP Files and Save Them as JPG or PNG
Frequently asked questions
Websites serve WebP because it's smaller than JPG and PNG. When you save the image, you get the file the site sent.
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