Convert WebP to PNG
Turn the WebP files you saved from the web into PNGs that every program will open — transparency intact.
Why WebP keeps showing up
WebP is Google's image format, and since browsers all support it, most large sites now serve it by default. Save an image from the web and you are likely to get a .webp file. The trouble starts afterwards: older versions of Photoshop, many print shops, most Office templates and a good deal of desktop software still do not accept it.
PNG or JPG?
This page outputs PNG because PNG is lossless and keeps transparency — WebP images with transparent backgrounds (logos, icons, cut-outs) survive the conversion unchanged. The trade-off is size: a PNG can easily be several times larger than the WebP it came from, because it stores every pixel exactly.
If the image is a photograph with no transparency, JPG is usually the better destination — smaller files, no visible difference. The compressor will take a WebP directly and give you a JPG at whatever size you need.
Animated WebP
WebP can hold animations, much like GIF. A still PNG cannot, so an animated WebP converts to its first frame only. That is a limitation of the target format, not of this tool.
Common questions
Is transparency preserved?
Yes. PNG supports an alpha channel, so transparent areas in the WebP stay transparent in the PNG.
Why is the PNG so much larger?
PNG compression is lossless — it stores every pixel exactly. WebP is a modern format that discards information the eye will not miss. Several times larger is normal and expected.
What about animated WebP files?
Only the first frame is converted, because PNG cannot store animation. For animation you would need to keep the WebP or convert to GIF.
Are the files uploaded?
No. Decoding and re-encoding happen entirely in your browser. Nothing is transmitted.
Should I convert to PNG or JPG?
PNG if the image has transparency or is a graphic with sharp edges. JPG if it is a photograph — the file will be far smaller with no visible loss.