WEBP to PNG
Upload a WEBP file and download it as PNG. Free to start.
- Sent over HTTPS · link expires in 24 h
What changes
WEBP and PNG side by side: quality, size and where each one opens.
WebP vs PNG
| Property | WEBP | PNG |
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| Quality | Excellent | Excellent |
| File size | Small | Medium |
| Compatibility | Widely supported | Opens everywhere |
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PNG opens in more apps and on more devices than WebP. PNG opens on every major platform. Convert WebP files when the app, site or workflow you use needs PNG.
How it works
- Step 1:
Drop the WEBP file on the orange block above, or press “Choose WEBP”.
- Step 2:
Press “Convert to PNG”. The block shows the progress while the server converts the file.
- Step 3:
Press “Download” to save the PNG file. On Free the link works for 24 hours.
How WEBP to PNG conversion works
Converting WebP to PNG produces a lossless raster image that is universally supported by all image editing software, web browsers, and operating systems. WebP is a modern image format developed by Google that supports both lossy and lossless compression modes, as well as transparency and animation, but compatibility with older software remains limited. While WebP is natively supported in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari 14+, older software and some professional design tools such as Photoshop CS6 cannot open WebP files directly without a plugin. PNG is the industry-standard lossless format with near-universal compatibility across all platforms. If the source WebP was encoded in lossless mode, the PNG output is pixel-identical to the original. If the source was lossy WebP, the PNG output accurately represents the decompressed pixels but cannot recover detail lost during the original encoding. 1converter preserves transparency channels and ICC colour profiles throughout this conversion.
Sources and specifications
Quality levels for WEBP → PNG
| Level | File size | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Low qualitySmallest file, basic quality | Very small | Very fast |
| Medium qualityRecommendedBalanced size and quality | Medium | Fast |
| High qualityLarger file, great quality | Large | Moderate |
| Maximum qualityLargest file, best possible quality | Very large | Slow |
Image Tip: For photos, Medium quality offers the best balance. For graphics with text or sharp edges, use High or Maximum quality to preserve clarity.
When to convert
What the PNG file is good for and why people convert to it.
- Universal compatibilityPNG works on all platforms
- Transparency supportPreserve alpha channel
- Using WebP images in older software
- Editing images in programs that don't support WebP
Where your file goes
- It travels to our server over an encrypted HTTPS connection and is converted there.
- The PNG file comes back as a private link. It stops working after 24 hours on Free and 7 days on paid plans, and then the files are deleted.
- Want the file to stay on your device? Private Mode converts images right in the browser. Open Private Mode