Image Conversion
How to Save a WebP File as PNG
Your browser downloaded a .webp file, but the platform you're uploading to only accepts PNG. Here's how to convert and save it — no paid software, no accounts.
Why images download as WebP
WebP was developed by Google to produce smaller file sizes — typically 25–35% smaller than equivalent JPG or PNG. Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari all support it natively, so websites serve WebP by default. When you right-click and save an image, you get whatever format the website is delivering.
The problem: plenty of apps, upload forms, and older software don't accept WebP. PNG is the universal fallback that works everywhere.
The fastest way — browser tool
A browser-based converter is the quickest option on any device. Drop your WebP file in, click convert, download the PNG. Under 10 seconds. Nothing is uploaded to a server — the conversion happens locally in your browser.
Save WebP as PNG on Windows
Save WebP as PNG on Mac
One thing that doesn't work: renaming the file
Changing image.webp to image.png does not convert the file — it just renames the extension. The file is still encoded as WebP internally. Most apps will reject it or open it incorrectly. You need an actual conversion.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my downloaded image save as .webp instead of PNG?
Websites serve images in WebP format because the files are smaller — typically 25–35% smaller than equivalent JPGs or PNGs. Modern browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari) all support WebP, so sites use it by default. When you right-click and save the image, your browser downloads the format the website is serving, which is WebP.
Can I just rename a .webp file to .png?
No. Renaming the file extension does not change the actual file format. The file is still encoded as WebP internally. Most apps will either fail to open it or still treat it as WebP. You need to convert the pixel data, not just rename the extension.
How do I save a WebP image as PNG directly from Chrome?
Chrome doesn't have a built-in 'save as PNG' option for WebP images. The workaround is to right-click the image and copy it, paste it into an image editor (like Paint on Windows or Preview on Mac), then save it as PNG from there. Or use a browser-based WebP to PNG converter — it's faster.
How do I convert a WebP file to PNG on Windows?
Open the WebP file in Paint (built into Windows 10 and 11). Go to File → Save As → PNG Picture. That saves a new PNG version. Alternatively, use the Photos app: open the image, click the three-dot menu, choose Save a copy, and select PNG as the format.
How do I save WebP as PNG on a Mac?
Open the WebP in Preview (macOS's built-in image viewer), then go to File → Export. In the Format dropdown, select PNG and click Save. This creates a new PNG file without touching the original WebP. Preview is free and already installed on every Mac.
Does saving WebP as PNG change the image quality?
No. PNG is a lossless format, so converting to PNG does not add any compression or degrade quality. The PNG is an exact pixel copy of the WebP. If the WebP was already lossy (most WebP images on the web are), that quality is preserved as-is — but no new quality is lost in the conversion.