How to convert WebP to PNG or JPG on Mac and Windows
Free ways to turn a .webp image into a PNG or JPG on a Mac or a Windows PC – with the apps you already have, or before you even download it.
WebP is a modern image format that many websites use because it is light. The problem starts when you download one: older apps, upload forms, print shops and some social networks don't accept it. Here's how to convert it with what you already have.
On a Mac: Preview
- Double-click the .webp file – it opens in Preview.
- File › Export…
- Choose PNG or JPEG in the Format menu and click Save.
Many files at once? Select them all in Finder, right-click › Quick Actions › Convert Image, choose the format and the size.
On Windows: Paint or Photos
- Right-click the .webp file › Open with › Paint.
- File › Save as › choose PNG picture or JPEG picture.
If Paint can't open it, install the free “WebP Image Extensions” from the Microsoft Store and try again.
Skip the conversion: save it as PNG straight from Chrome
If the image is on a website, you don't need to download the WebP first. With the free Imgsave extension, right-click the image › Imgsave: Save image as… › PNG or JPG. The file lands in Downloads already converted, with its original name. Nothing is uploaded: the conversion happens on your computer.
PNG or JPG?
- PNG keeps transparency and sharp edges – logos, icons, screenshots.
- JPG is smaller and works everywhere – photos. Transparent areas become white.
See also: how to save a WebP image as PNG or JPG in Chrome.
Imgsave adds “Save image as PNG / JPG / WebP” and “Copy as PNG” to Chrome's right-click menu – free and private.