How to convert WebP to PNG
- 1. Choose your WebP filesClick Choose WebP files, drop them on the box, or paste an image with Ctrl+V (Cmd+V on a Mac). Add one file or a whole batch.
- 2. Click ConvertThere are no settings to worry about: PNG is lossless, so the result keeps every pixel. Conversion starts only when you click Convert.
- 3. Download the PNGsSave each image with its Download button, or use Download all (.zip) to get every PNG in one go.
Why your browser keeps saving images as WebP
When you right-click an image and choose Save image as, your browser saves the file exactly as the website sent it. Many sites now serve images as WebP because the files are smaller and pages load faster. So even if the picture looked like an ordinary photo or logo, you end up with a .webp file.
Browsers handle WebP fine. The trouble starts afterwards: some older image editors, slide-show tools, document programs and upload forms still don't accept it. Converting to PNG fixes that without changing how the image looks.
WebP and PNG compared
Google introduced WebP in 2010 as a smaller format for the web. It can be lossy (like JPG) or lossless (like PNG), and it supports transparency and animation. PNG was published in 1996 as a patent-free, lossless format and is supported by practically everything.
| WebP | PNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Created by | Google, 2010 | PNG Development Group, 1996 |
| Compression | Lossy or lossless | Lossless only |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | Yes | No (static images) |
| Typical file size | Smaller | Larger, especially for photos |
| Support in older software | Patchy | Nearly universal |
| Best for | Serving images on websites | Editing, screenshots, logos, graphics |
Transparency comes through intact
If your WebP has a transparent background, such as a logo or a cut-out product shot, the PNG keeps it. PNG stores a full alpha channel, so soft edges and shadows stay smooth instead of turning into a white or black box.
Need a JPG instead, for example to make the file smaller? JPG can't store transparency, so use the WebP to JPG tool, which lets you choose a white or black background for the transparent areas.
Expect a bigger file
PNG is lossless, so the converted image looks exactly like the WebP you started with. But for photos, PNG files are often several times larger than WebP, because PNG can't throw away detail the eye won't notice. Each row shows the original and new size after converting.
That's fine for editing or for apps that need PNG. If you just want something small to email or upload, a JPG is usually the better target.
Other ways to save WebP as PNG
- Mac: recent versions of Preview open WebP files. Choose File → Export, then pick PNG as the format. This page does the same for many files at once.
- Windows: Paint can open WebP on most current Windows installs; use File → Save as → PNG picture.
- iPhone and Android: there's usually no built-in export to PNG. Open this page in Safari or Chrome, tap Choose WebP files and pick the image from Photos or Files.
Limits worth knowing
- Animated WebP files aren't split into frames here: you get a single still image.
- Converting doesn't add detail. If the WebP was heavily compressed, the PNG shows the same blur or blockiness.
- Metadata such as EXIF data isn't copied into the PNG unless you set Metadata to Keep.
- There's no file-count limit; very large batches depend on your device's memory.
Frequently asked questions
Are my images uploaded when I convert them?
No. Each WebP is decoded and saved as PNG inside your browser, on your device. The page itself loads code, ads and cookieless analytics like any website, but your image data never leaves your device. See how to verify that.
Does WebP to PNG keep the transparent background?
Yes. PNG supports full transparency, so transparent and semi-transparent areas in the WebP stay transparent in the PNG.
Can I convert an animated WebP to PNG?
You can, but PNG can't hold animation, so you get a single still image rather than every frame.
Why do images save as WebP?
Websites increasingly send images as WebP because the files are smaller and load faster. When you save an image, your browser keeps the format the site sent, so it lands on your computer as .webp.
How do I save a WebP as PNG on a Mac?
Open the file in Preview, choose File → Export and select PNG. For several files at once, drop them all on this page, click Convert and use Download all (.zip).
Does converting WebP to PNG lose quality?
No. PNG is lossless, so the PNG looks identical to the WebP. It won't improve quality either: any compression artifacts already in the WebP stay.
Why is my PNG so much bigger than the WebP?
WebP usually uses lossy compression for photos, while PNG stores every pixel exactly. The same picture can take several times more space as a PNG. For a smaller file, convert to JPG instead.
Does the PNG keep the WebP's metadata?
Not by default. The Metadata option is set to Remove, so EXIF or XMP data in the WebP (camera details, location, dates) is left out. Choose Keep to copy it into the PNG.