WebP to PNG Converter
Convert WebP images to universally-supported PNG — fixes “can't open WebP” problems in older apps.
What happens to your WebP when it becomes a PNG
Your browser decodes the WebP, draws it onto a canvas at its original pixel size, and saves that canvas as a PNG. The download keeps your file name and swaps the extension, so banner.webp becomes banner.png. Width and height don't change.
PNG is lossless, so the new file holds exactly the pixels your browser decoded. It can't bring back detail that a lossy WebP already threw away, but it won't add any new loss either, no matter how many times you open and re-save the PNG later.
Transparent backgrounds stay, animation doesn't
PNG supports an alpha channel, so a WebP logo or sticker with a see-through background converts with its transparency intact. There's no background colour to pick and none is added.
Animated WebP is different. A canvas can only hold one still image, and the HTML standard tells the browser to draw the image's default frame, or the first frame if there's no default. You get a single still PNG and the tool gives no warning that the rest of the animation was dropped. If you need the motion, keep the WebP or convert it to a GIF or video with an animation-aware program.
Why the PNG is usually much bigger
WebP is often lossy, and lossy compression is how it gets small. PNG stores every pixel without throwing information away, so a photo that was a compact WebP can turn into a far heavier PNG. After the download the tool prints a line such as Converted: [old size] → [new size] so you can see the difference straight away.
Flat graphics with few colours, like icons, diagrams and screenshots of text, grow the least. Photos grow the most.
If the PNG is too heavy for an email or an upload form, you have two options here:
- Image Compressor accepts WebP directly and writes a JPEG at the quality you choose. Transparent areas turn black in a JPEG, so only use it on images without transparency.
- Image Resizer lowers the pixel count. Note that it saves WebP input as JPEG, not PNG.
Metadata is not carried across
A canvas holds pixels and nothing else. EXIF, XMP or any other metadata stored in the WebP is not written into the PNG. That's usually fine for images saved from a web page. If you're converting your own photos and need the capture date or camera details, keep the original WebP alongside the PNG. Conversion runs in your browser, so the file is never uploaded.
How to use this tool
- 1Choose an image (JPG, PNG or WebP).
- 2Adjust the options if needed.
- 3Click Process & download.
Frequently asked questions
Why can't I open a WebP file in my image editor?+
Some older editors and viewers were built before WebP was common and simply don't recognise the format. Converting to PNG gives you a file almost every program can open, without adding compression loss.
Can I convert several WebP files in one go?+
No. The tool handles one image per run. Pick the next file and press the button again; each conversion takes a moment because nothing has to upload.
Will converting to PNG make a blurry WebP sharp again?+
No. The PNG stores the WebP's pixels as they are. Blur and compression artefacts that are already in the WebP stay in the PNG.
Is PNG or JPG the better target for a WebP?+
PNG if the image has transparency, text or sharp edges, or if you plan to edit it further. JPG if it's a photo and file size matters more than perfect fidelity.
Embed this tool on your website
Free to use on blogs, school sites and intranets. Paste this code into your page's HTML; please keep the credit line.
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