How to Change WebP to PNG on Windows
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 Windows PC, without anything being uploaded.
Drop WebP files here or browse
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 Windows
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Open this page in Edge, Chrome or Firefox on your PC.
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Drag the file from File Explorer onto the box above, or click the box to browse to it.
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Your PNG is ready the moment the file is added.
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Click Download. The file is saved in your Downloads folder (File Explorer › Downloads).
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.
Windows PC tips
- On Windows 11, Paint opens WebP and can save it as PNG or JPG, but only one image at a time. This page handles a whole batch and lets you set the quality.
- Because nothing gets installed, it works on office and school PCs where you aren't allowed to add software.
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 Windows PC?
Click Download. The file is saved in your Downloads folder (File Explorer › Downloads).
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