How to Change WebP to PNG on Mac
WebP is an image format Google designed to make websites load faster. Add your WebP file to the box below and it turns into a PNG instantly, on your own Mac, without anything being uploaded.
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Accepts HEIC, WebP, PNG, JPG, BMP, GIF and SVG · multiple files · nothing is uploaded
Converted on your device. Your photos never leave your browser.
The steps: Change WebP to PNG on Mac
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Open this page in Safari, Chrome or Firefox on your Mac.
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Drag the file out of Finder onto the box above, or click the box to choose it.
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Your PNG is ready the moment the file is added.
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Click Download. You'll find the file in your Downloads folder (in Finder or on the Dock).
What happens to your image going from WebP to PNG
- A PNG can't restore detail the WebP had already dropped, but it does prevent any more loss when you re-save. The file will be larger, because PNG keeps every pixel exactly.
WebP vs PNG in brief
- WebP is an image format Google designed to make websites load faster. It handles lossy and lossless compression, transparency and animation, and typically comes out 25–35% smaller than a matching JPG, although some editors, older programs and upload forms still won't take it.
- PNG is lossless, meaning every pixel is stored exactly, and it supports full transparency. That suits screenshots, logos and graphics perfectly, but a photo saved as PNG is often several times larger than the same shot as a JPG.
Mac tips
- macOS has its own shortcut as well: select images in Finder, right-click › Quick Actions › Convert Image (macOS 12 or newer) to get JPEG, PNG or HEIF. It can't output WebP and doesn't preview the quality.
- It runs the same on Apple silicon and Intel Macs, with nothing to get from the App Store.
WebP vs PNG
| WebP | PNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy or lossless | Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes, with a full alpha channel |
| Animation | Yes | No (editors rarely support APNG) |
| Ideal for | Quick-loading pictures on web pages | Screenshots, logos and graphics with text or see-through areas |
| Works on | Every modern browser; uneven in older desktop software | Everywhere |
Questions & answers
Does changing WebP to PNG lower the quality?
No more quality is lost, because PNG is lossless. Your PNG matches the WebP exactly.
Can I do a whole batch of WebP files?
Yes. Add as many as you want; each is converted separately, and Download all bundles them into a single ZIP.
Do my photos get sent anywhere?
No. Your browser does the conversion with your device's own processor, so your photos stay with you. Once the page has loaded you could even switch off your internet connection.
Where do I find the converted file on my Mac?
Click Download. You'll find the file in your Downloads folder (in Finder or on the Dock).
Need more options? Open the full WebP to PNG tool →