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WebP to PNG Converter

Turn WebP images into high-quality PNG files. Transparent backgrounds are kept, it is free and unlimited, and your images never leave your device.

Drop WebP images here

or paste them. Accepts .webp files

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    Converted on your device. Nothing is uploaded to FileXL.

    How do I convert WebP to PNG?

    Add your .webp images to the converter above, keep PNG selected, and download the results one by one or as a ZIP. The conversion happens in your browser, so nothing is uploaded, and transparent backgrounds are kept. It is free and needs no sign-up.

    How it works

    How to convert WebP to PNG in 3 steps

    No app, no account and no waiting for an upload. Converting a whole folder of WebP images takes about a minute.

    1. Add your WebP images

      Drop them on the box above or tap Choose images. You can add many at once.

    2. Keep PNG selected

      PNG is the default and keeps transparent backgrounds. Switch to JPG if you want smaller files for sharing.

    3. Download your PNG files

      Save a single image, or download everything as one ZIP. Your images stay on your device the whole time.

    Why convert

    Why convert WebP to PNG?

    WebP is a modern image format made for fast websites. It keeps files small, but it is newer than PNG and JPG, so plenty of software, upload forms and print services never learned to read it. Converting WebP to PNG gives you a file that opens and edits almost anywhere, and it keeps transparent backgrounds intact.

    Editing and design

    Many older editors, design tools and plugins cannot open WebP. PNG opens in practically all of them.

    Transparent logos and icons

    A transparent WebP becomes a transparent PNG, so logos, stickers and icons keep their clean edges.

    Uploads that reject WebP

    Some forms, marketplaces, email tools and print shops only accept PNG or JPG, so a WebP file is refused.

    Printing and documents

    Word processors, slide decks and print services handle PNG more reliably than WebP.

    Sharing with anyone

    A PNG opens on every phone, PC and Mac without extra apps, so the person you send it to is never stuck.

    Archiving

    PNG is lossless and universally supported, which makes it a safe format to keep for the long term.

    Compare

    WebP vs PNG vs JPG: what is the difference?

    Choose PNG when you need transparency, sharp graphics or a lossless copy. Choose JPG for photos you want to keep small. Keep WebP for websites that you want to load fast.

    Comparison of WebP, PNG and JPG image formats
    WebPPNGJPG
    File size Smallest on the webLarge for photosSmall
    Quality Lossy or losslessLosslessLossy
    Transparency SupportedSupportedNot supported
    Animation SupportedNot in standard PNGNot supported
    Opens in Modern browsers, newer appsEverythingEverything
    Best for Fast websitesEditing, logos, graphics, screenshotsPhotos and sharing
    Guides

    Convert WebP to PNG on Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android

    Prefer to do it on your device? Here is how, on each platform.

    Convert WebP to PNG on Windows 10 and 11
    1. Fastest: add the WebP files to the converter above and download PNG files. No installation needed.
    2. Alternatively, recent versions of Windows 11 can open WebP in Paint. Choose File, then Save as, then PNG picture.
    3. On Windows 10, older Photos and Paint versions may not open WebP, so the converter above is the easier route.
    Convert WebP to PNG on a Mac
    1. Open the WebP image in Preview (macOS Big Sur and newer).
    2. Choose File, then Export.
    3. Set Format to PNG and save.
    4. For many images at once, drop them into the converter above and download a ZIP.
    Convert WebP to PNG on iPhone or iPad
    1. Open this page in Safari and tap Choose images.
    2. Pick your WebP images from Files or Photos.
    3. Tap Download on each image, or Download ZIP. The PNG files are saved to your Files app.
    Convert WebP to PNG on Android or Chromebook
    1. Open this page in Chrome or any modern browser and add your images.
    2. Tap Download on each image, or Download ZIP for all of them.
    3. The files are saved in your Downloads folder, ready to use.
    Privacy

    Private by design: your images stay on your device

    Most online converters upload your images to a server, convert them there and send them back. This one does not. The conversion runs in your browser, so your images are never sent to FileXL or anyone else. That matters for client work, product photos, screenshots and anything else you would rather keep to yourself.

    Working with iPhone photos instead? Try the HEIC to JPG converter, which works the same way.

    FAQ

    WebP to PNG questions, answered

    What is a WebP file?

    WebP is an image format created by Google for the web. It makes images smaller than JPG or PNG at similar quality and supports transparency and animation. Modern browsers show it fine, but many older programs, editors and upload forms cannot open it.

    Is this WebP to PNG converter really free?

    Yes. It is free, there is no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit set by us. Convert as many images as your device can handle.

    Are my images uploaded anywhere?

    No. The conversion runs inside your browser, on your own device. Your images are not sent to FileXL or any other server, so it is safe for private or client work.

    Does the PNG keep the transparent background?

    Yes. PNG supports transparency, so a WebP with a transparent background becomes a PNG with the same transparent background. If you switch to JPG, transparent areas are filled with white because JPG has no transparency.

    Will I lose quality converting WebP to PNG?

    No further quality is lost. PNG is a lossless format, so it stores exactly the pixels your browser decodes from the WebP. If the original WebP was saved with lossy compression, its existing compression marks stay, but the conversion itself adds none.

    Why is the PNG bigger than my WebP file?

    WebP compresses images much more efficiently than PNG, so the same picture usually takes up two to five times more space as a PNG. That is the price of a lossless file that opens everywhere. If you only need a small file for sharing, choose JPG.

    Can I convert many WebP files at once?

    Yes. Drop in a whole batch and download them one by one or as a single ZIP. Images are converted one after another to keep your device responsive, so for hundreds of files work in batches of 50 to 100.

    What happens to animated WebP files?

    The converter saves the first frame as a still PNG. Standard PNG does not support animation, so animated WebP files cannot be kept as moving images.

    Can I convert WebP to JPG instead?

    Yes. Switch the format above from PNG to JPG, and adjust the quality slider if you like. JPG files are smaller than PNG, but they do not keep transparency.

    How do I convert WebP to PNG on Windows, Mac or iPhone?

    On any device, open this page, add your WebP images and download the PNG files, with nothing to install. On a Mac you can also open the image in Preview and choose File, then Export, then PNG.

    Why can I not open or upload my WebP image?

    Some programs and websites do not support WebP yet, or only accept PNG and JPG. Converting the image to PNG fixes this, because PNG works almost everywhere.

    Is there a file size limit?

    We do not set one. Because everything happens on your device, the limit is your device memory. Very large images can take a moment, and phones may struggle with images of many megapixels.

    How can I send converted images to someone?

    Upload them with FileXL to get a link or a short code you can share. No account is needed.

    Need to send your images to someone?

    Upload them to FileXL and share a link or a short code. Large files, no account needed.

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