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Convert WebP to PNG

Convert WebP images to PNG to open them in any editor, keep the transparent background and work with them without adding more loss.

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or paste with Ctrl+V · JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, JXL, GIF, HEIC · up to 30 MB each

Images are processed on your device and stored only in this browser so you can convert them again.

Why convert WebP to PNG

Most websites serve their images as WebP today, so when you save an image from your browser you're very likely to end up with a .webp. It works perfectly on the web, but outside it you may run into problems:

  • Older or simpler image editors that can't open it.
  • Presentation, layout or print tools that only accept PNG and JPG.
  • Forms and platforms that reject the upload.

PNG is the universal lossless format with transparency. It's the right choice if the image is a logo, an icon, an illustration, a screenshot or a cut-out product, and whenever you're going to edit it.

How to convert WebP to PNG

  1. Drag your .webp files onto the drop zone, choose a folder, or paste the image with Ctrl+V / Cmd+V after copying it in your browser.
  2. PNG is already selected. There's no quality to adjust: PNG is lossless.
  3. Click Convert and download the result, or all files together as a ZIP.

Each PNG is optimized with OxiPNG, which automatically picks the filters and compression parameters that produce the smallest file without modifying any pixel.

Lossy WebP and lossless WebP

WebP has two modes, and it's worth knowing which one your file uses:

  • Lossless WebP (common for logos, icons and graphics): converting to PNG yields exactly the same pixels. The PNG is usually somewhat larger, because WebP's lossless compression is more efficient than PNG's, but the image is identical.
  • Lossy WebP (common for photos): the PNG faithfully reproduces the already-compressed image, artifacts included, and will be considerably larger. If it's a photo without transparency, you're probably better off converting WebP to JPG.

Transparency without halos

PNG supports 8-bit transparency (256 levels), just like WebP. That means soft shadows, anti-aliased edges and gradients to transparent are kept as they are, and the result will look right on any background color. That's not the case if you convert to GIF (only 1-bit transparency) or JPG (no transparency).

Tips for a smaller PNG

  • Resize to the actual size you'll use the image at. Halving the width divides the number of pixels by four.
  • If you only need to view or send the image and it has no transparency, JPG will weigh a fraction.
  • If you're going to publish it on a website again, consider keeping the WebP or generating AVIF: a large PNG is one of the most common causes of a slow LCP. We explain it in the guide how to improve LCP by optimizing images.

Frequently asked questions

Do I lose quality converting WebP to PNG?

No. PNG is lossless, so it adds no artifacts. If the WebP was already lossy, those losses remain, but they don't get worse.

Why is the PNG bigger than the WebP?

Because WebP compresses better, both lossy and lossless. Converting to PNG trades size for compatibility.

Can I convert animated WebP to PNG?

The first frame is converted. Standard PNG doesn't support animation.

Is it safe for private images?

Yes. Conversion happens in your browser and no file is sent to a server.

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