Why you keep getting WebP files
Many websites deliver their images as WebP because the files are small and load quickly. When you right-click and save such an image, it lands on your computer as a .webp file. Browsers show it without trouble, but some photo viewers, older editing programs, print services and upload forms do not accept it. Converting to JPG gives you a file that works with almost anything.
Renaming the file from .webp to .jpg does not help. The data inside is still WebP, and programs that check the content will still reject it. Our guide on why changing an extension is not converting explains why.
How to use it
- Drag your WebP files onto the page or click to select them.
- Choose the output: JPG (default) or PNG.
- If you chose JPG and the image has transparent areas, pick a background color for them. White is the default.
- Adjust the quality slider for JPG output, and optionally set a maximum width.
- Download the files one by one or all together as a ZIP.
Your files are converted by your browser and are not uploaded anywhere.
JPG or PNG?
Pick JPG for photos and anything you want to keep reasonably small. It is the most widely accepted format for sharing, printing and uploading. Pick PNG when the WebP contains a logo, an icon, a screenshot with text, or transparency you want to keep. PNG adds no further quality loss, but photos saved as PNG get large.
A quick rule: if the image looks like a photograph, go with JPG. If it has flat colors, sharp lines or a see-through background, go with PNG.
A note on quality and animation
Most WebP images on the web are already lossy. Converting one to JPG adds a second round of lossy compression, which can introduce a little softness or blockiness. Keep the quality slider fairly high, around 85–92, so the JPG loses as little as possible.
The JPG will often be larger than the WebP it came from. That happens because JPG is a less efficient format, not because quality was added; the converted image cannot be better than its source.
Animated WebP files are accepted too, but only the first frame is saved, so the result is a still image. If you need the animation, keep the original WebP file.
Frequently asked questions
Why can't I open WebP files on my computer?
Support depends on the program. Modern browsers and many current image apps open WebP, but some older viewers and editors do not. Converting to JPG avoids the problem.
Will the JPG have a white background?
Only where the WebP was transparent, and only if you keep the default color. You can pick any background color, or choose PNG output to keep the transparency.
What happens to animated WebP files?
Only the first frame is converted. You get a single still JPG or PNG.
Can I convert JPG back to WebP?
Yes, with Convert to WebP. If you want to make the JPG lighter instead, use Compress image. More about the format is on the WebP format page.