Got a WebP file you need as a PNG? Here are the three quickest ways to do it, depending on your device.
The Quickest Method (Any Device)
Use pixconv.io/webp-to-png — it runs in your browser, no signup, no upload.
- Go to pixconv.io/webp-to-png.
- Drag your WebP file onto the page, or click to browse.
- Click Download when it shows “Ready.”
Done. The whole thing takes about five seconds. It works on Windows, Mac, Chromebook, iPhone, and Android. Your file never leaves your device.
Need to convert multiple files? Drop them all at once. When they are ready, a Download all as ZIP button appears.
On a Mac
Mac’s built-in Preview app can change WebP to PNG in a few clicks:
- Open the WebP in Preview (double-click or right-click → Open With → Preview).
- Go to File → Export.
- Set Format to PNG and click Save.
For multiple files at once, open them all in Preview (select all → right-click → Open With → Preview), press ⌘A in the sidebar, then File → Export Selected Images, and choose PNG as the format.
On Windows
Windows 11’s Paint app can open WebP files:
- Right-click the WebP → Open with → Paint.
- Go to File → Save as → PNG picture.
- Save.
If Paint can’t open the WebP (this happens on older Windows versions), use the browser method above — it works on any Windows PC without installing anything.
Why Change WebP to PNG?
PNG opens in everything — every app, platform, and operating system supports it. WebP is great on the web but doesn’t work well outside browsers. Common reasons to switch:
- Photo editing software like Photoshop or Lightroom may not open WebP
- Sharing with colleagues who use Windows and can’t open WebP
- Social media uploads that don’t accept WebP from desktop
- Preserving transparency — both PNG and WebP support it, but PNG is more universally compatible
If you just need the image to be smaller (for web use), consider converting PNG to WebP instead — WebP is typically 25–50% smaller.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does changing WebP to PNG reduce quality?
No. PNG is lossless, so there’s no quality loss during conversion. The PNG captures exactly what the WebP displays.
Why is the PNG bigger than the original WebP?
WebP uses more efficient compression. A lossy WebP is often much smaller than the equivalent lossless PNG. This is expected — you are exchanging file size for universal compatibility.
Can I change multiple WebP files to PNG at once?
Yes. At pixconv.io/webp-to-png, drop multiple files and download them all as a ZIP. On Mac, use Preview’s “Export Selected Images” feature.
Does it preserve transparency?
Yes. Transparent WebP images are converted to transparent PNG automatically.