CalculatorsConvertersDeveloperTextAll toolsDirectory
Submit your tool Sign in
Theme
Home/Answers/Images
How-to

How do I convert a WebP image to PNG?

Short answer

Open the WebP file in a browser-based converter and save it as a PNG in one click, with the conversion done entirely on your device. It is free, needs no account, and is the quickest fix when a site or app refuses to accept the WebP you downloaded.

The WebP compatibility gap

Images saved from the web often come down as WebP, which browsers handle fine but plenty of other software still does not: older editors, upload forms that whitelist JPG and PNG, and various office and design tools. Converting to PNG gives you a universally accepted file without hunting for the original.

What happens to quality

PNG is a lossless format, so the conversion stores the decoded picture exactly as it appears, with transparency preserved. The PNG will often be a larger file than the WebP, since WebP compresses more aggressively, but nothing about the visible image is lost in the conversion. The browser decodes and re-saves the file locally, so it is never uploaded.

Step by step

  1. Add the WebP file. Open the WebP to PNG converter and select the image.
  2. Convert it. The browser decodes the WebP and re-saves it as a PNG locally.
  3. Download the PNG. Save the PNG and use it anywhere that rejects WebP.

Frequently asked questions

Does converting to PNG lose quality?

No. PNG is lossless, so the decoded image is stored exactly as it looks, though the file may be larger than the WebP.

Is transparency preserved?

Yes. Both WebP and PNG support transparency and it carries over in the conversion.

Is the image uploaded?

No. The conversion runs in your browser and the file stays on your device.

Related answers