How to convert WebP to JPG
- 1. Add WebP imagesClick Choose WebP files, drop them onto the box, or paste a copied image with Ctrl+V (Cmd+V on a Mac).
- 2. Set quality and background, then ConvertLeave Quality on High or pick another level, and choose White or Black for any transparent areas. Then click Convert.
- 3. Download your JPGsEach file gets its own Download button. With several files, Download all (.zip) saves them together.
When a JPG works better than WebP
WebP is great for websites, which is why so many images you save from the web arrive as .webp. But outside the browser it still causes friction. You'll want a JPG when:
- an upload form, marketplace listing or job portal accepts only JPG or PNG
- an older photo editor, printer driver or office program won't open the file
- you're sending the picture to someone who just sees a file they can't open
- you want a photo format that every phone and computer reads without thinking
WebP vs JPG
Both formats can compress photos with some loss of detail. WebP, introduced by Google in 2010, usually gets a smaller file at the same visual quality. JPG, standardized in 1992, wins on compatibility.
| WebP | JPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Google, 2010 | Joint Photographic Experts Group, 1992 |
| Compression | Lossy or lossless | Lossy |
| Transparency | Yes | No |
| Animation | Yes | No |
| File size for the same photo | Usually smaller | Usually larger |
| Works in older apps and devices | Not always | Almost everywhere |
| File extensions | .webp | .jpg, .jpeg |
What happens to transparent areas
JPG has no transparency, so transparent parts of a WebP have to become a solid color. If they turn black by accident, a logo or product cut-out can be ruined. Here you decide: the Transparent areas option fills them with White (the default) or Black.
If you need to keep the transparency itself, convert to PNG instead with the WebP to PNG converter.
Getting the quality you want
Because both formats are lossy, converting means re-compressing the image once more. At High (the default) or Maximum, the difference is very hard to see. Medium and Smallest file are handy when a form caps the upload size.
Don't expect the JPG to be sharper than the WebP: conversion can't restore detail the WebP already dropped. After converting, each row shows the old and new file size, so you can try another setting if the file is bigger than you need.
Saving WebP as JPG on iPhone, Mac and Windows
- iPhone and iPad: open this page in Safari, tap Choose WebP files and pick from Photos or Files. The JPGs go to your Downloads folder in Files, and you can then save them to Photos.
- Mac: Preview can export one WebP at a time via File → Export → JPEG. For a batch, this page is quicker.
- Windows: Paint can open most WebP files and save them as JPEG one by one. Drop many files here to do them together.
Frequently asked questions
Do you upload my WebP files?
No. The conversion runs on your device, in your browser, and your files are never uploaded. The page loads code, ads and cookieless analytics like any site, but your image data stays put. Learn how it works and how to check.
Can I convert WebP to JPG without losing quality?
Choose Maximum quality and the loss is negligible. Strictly speaking JPG is always lossy, so a lossless copy needs PNG instead.
How do I convert WebP to JPG on an iPhone?
Open this page in Safari, tap Choose WebP files, select the images, tap Convert and then Download. Files land in the Downloads folder of the Files app.
Is WebP to JPEG different from WebP to JPG?
No. JPEG and JPG are the same format with two spellings of the file extension. Your files are saved as .jpg.
Why did my transparent WebP get a white background?
JPG can't store transparency, so the transparent areas have to be filled with a color. White is the default; switch Transparent areas to Black if that suits your image better.
Can I save a WebP as JPG from my browser directly?
Browsers save images in the format the website sent, so a WebP stays a WebP. Save it, then drop it here and click Convert to get a JPG.
What about animated WebP files?
JPG is a still-image format, so an animated WebP becomes a single still JPG.
Is the WebP's EXIF data kept in the JPG?
Not by default. Metadata is set to Remove, so camera details, location and dates are left out. Choose Keep to copy the EXIF and XMP data into the JPG.