Google's WebP image format offers lossless images compared to PNG and JPG. The company claims that WebP is 26% smaller in size than PNG and around 25-34% smaller compared to a JPG without affecting the overall quality. As advanced as it may seem on paper, WebP remains in second place. PNG and JPG are the industry standard, and if you're stuck with a WebP image, you need to convert it to JPG or PNG on Windows or Mac.
Contents1. Use the Preview app on Mac2. Use Paint on Windows3. WebP conversion tool from Web4. Use the Convert WebP Images Chrome extension on the go
Many apps and services on the web do not support WebP and many often struggle with WebP download errors. So if you're tired of getting stuck with WebP download failure messages, read on to learn how to save WebP as JPG or PNG on desktop.
Before moving on to third-party apps and extensions from the web, let's talk about some default solutions on Windows and Mac. Using the default Preview app on macOS, you can convert a WebP image to JPG or PNG effortlessly.
macOS supports WebP format. Follow the steps below.
Step 1: Open the image in the Preview app on your Mac.
Step 2: Click on File in the menu bar.
Step 3: Scroll down to Export. Click Export.
Step 4: macOS will ask you to choose the export format of the image. You can select JPG, PNG or HEIC from the menu. You can also select the image quality and customize the final image size according to your needs.
Step 5: Rename the exported image and click the Save button at the bottom.
That's it. You have successfully converted a WebP file to JPG or PNG on Mac.
Using Paint on Windows 10, you can easily convert a WebP image to HEIC, PNG or JPG. Let us show you how.
Step 1: Select the image you want to convert and open it in the Paint app on Windows 10.
Step 2: Use the Ctrl + S keys to save the image computer.
Step 3: During the export process, Paint will ask you to choose the location and type of format to save the image.
Step 4: You can select JPG or PNG from the list and click the save button at the bottom.
The default Windows and Mac methods work just fine. However, the whole process can take a long time when dealing with dozens of WebP images. In such cases, you can use an online tool that helps you support all WebP images at once. Follow the steps below.
Step 1: Access CloudConvert on the web.
Visit CloudConvert
Step 2: You can either select a file from the computer or use cloud services such as Google Drive, OneDrive or Dropbox to add WebP images. CloudConvert also supports adding images via URL.
Step 3: In the example below, we've selected a few WebP files from the macOS Downloads menu.
Step 4: Select the export format from the following menu. CloudConvert supports about eleven image formats to choose from.
Step 5: Press Convert and the web tool will download and process the images.
Step 6: After successful conversion, you will have the option to download images.
So far, we have talked about the ways to convert WebP images to JPG or PNG. But what if we present you a way to download the WebP image in PNG format in the first place.
Using a Chrome extension, you can easily download a WebP image in PNG format to your desktop. No need to convert it later. The plugin does the job in the first place. Follow the steps below.
Step 1: Open Google Chrome or any Chromium browser such as Microsoft Edge or Opera.
Step 2: Download and install the Webp Image Converter Extension from the link below.
Download WebP Image Converter
Step 3: From now on, whenever you come across a WebP image, right-click on it and select the "Convert and save image as" option.
Step 4: WebP Image Converter will convert image from WebP to PNG before saving to desktop.
It can be confusing when you encounter WebP image download error while working. Follow the above tips and convert these WebP images to JPG or PNG on Windows or Mac. Which method do you find most useful for your workflow? Sound off in the comments section below.
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HEIC is another niche image format used by Apple on the iPhone. Read the article below to learn how to convert HEIC to JPG on Windows 10.
