How to Turn WebP Into PNG (3 Easy Ways)

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Turning a WebP file into a PNG is straightforward once you know how. Here are three methods that work on any device.

Method 1: Online Converter (Fastest)

The simplest option: go to pixconv.io/webp-to-png, drop your WebP file in, and download the PNG.

For multiple WebP files, drop them all at once. A ZIP download button appears when they are all ready.

Method 2: On a Mac

  1. Open the WebP in Preview. Double-click the file or right-click → Open With → Preview.
  2. Export as PNG. Go to File → Export, change the format to PNG, and save.

No extra apps needed — Preview is built into every Mac.

Batch: Open all your WebP files in Preview at once, select all in the sidebar (⌘A), then File → Export Selected Images → PNG.

Method 3: On Windows

  1. Right-click the WebP → Open with → Paint.
  2. Go to File → Save as → PNG picture.

If your Windows version can’t open WebP in Paint, use Method 1 instead.

A Note on File Size

After conversion, your PNG will likely be larger than the original WebP. This is normal — WebP uses more aggressive compression than PNG. You are trading file size for compatibility.

If you want to go the other direction (make a PNG smaller for web use), try converting PNG to WebP — WebP is typically 25–50% smaller.

Does Converting Change the Image Quality?

No. PNG is a lossless format. The conversion step adds no further compression or degradation. If the WebP was lossless, the PNG is a pixel-perfect copy. If the WebP was lossy, the PNG preserves exactly what the WebP displayed.