How to Save .WEBP Images as JPG and PNG (6 Ways)

One could argue that Google’s proprietary WEBP image format is superior to the common JPG or PNG format. It produces files that are substantially lower in size than JPG while maintaining the transparency characteristic of PNG with little to no quality degradation. Today, numerous websites use it, including YouTube, Google Play, and the Android version of Facebook.

Despite how wonderful it could seem, not all image editors and web submission systems now support it. I frequently work with WEBP photos, therefore I’ve discovered a variety of ways to convert them to JPG or PNG, each of which has its own benefits. I’ll present my research to you in this post.

1. Edit image URL

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1. Right-click on the WEBP image and select Copy image address from the menu
2. Now paste this address in a new tab and remove the last 3 characters from the URL. Therefore, remove -rw at the end of the URL. When you ll hit enter the image will be loaded in JPG/PNG format.
3. You can then right-click on the image and select Save image as to save the image.

2. Use “Save Image As PNG” Chrome extension

The best manual way to save WEBP photos as PNG or JPG is definitely this one.

JPG/PNG and WEBP formats are both available for WEBP photos that have been saved online because some browsers, like Firefox and Safari, do not support WEBP. The JPG or PNG picture is thus loaded in place of the original in those browsers. You can load the JPG or PNG format instead of the WEBP with a quick change to the URL. This is how:

1. Install the Save Image As PNG extension from Google Play Store.
2. Right-click on the WEBP image and select the new option Save Image As PNG. That s it, now you can save the image in PNG format.

Use the practical Save Picture As PNG extension for Google Chrome to add the option to download WEBP images as PNG to the context menu.

3. Use an unsupported browser

Note: By installing the Download Chrome Extension, Opera users can also utilise this extension. Most Chrome extensions, including Save Image To PNG, can be installed in Opera with the help of this extension.

Unfortunately, you can only save photos in PNG format using this plugin. You’ll need to use an image converter to convert the PNG format to JPG format or another way from this list if you wish to save in JPG format.

4. Spoof user agent

Currently, only Google Chrome and Opera support the WEBP format. And as I’ve already mentioned, websites post images in both WEBP and JPG/PNG formats so that they may be viewed by all browsers. The image will simply load in JPG or PNG format if you use a browser that isn’t supported for it.

Any browser, such as Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Edge, is acceptable. The image will be saved in the JPG or PNG format when you save it as usual.

1. Install the extension and click on its icon in the address bar.
2. You ll see a list of supported user agents. Select any unsupported browser such as Safari or Firefox.
3. Now refresh the page with the WEBP image and it will load in JPG/PNG format. You can then download it using the standard Save image as option.

5. Use an online image converter

In accordance with the aforementioned technique, downloading WEBP images in JPG/PNG format doesn’t always require switching browsers. Your Chrome or Opera browser’s user agent can be changed so that the website thinks you are using an unsupported browser and loads a JPG or PNG image rather than a WEBP.

I advise using the Chrome addon User-Agent Switcher for this since it’s quick and simple.

1. On Zamzar website, click on Choose Files in Step 1 and select up to 10 WEBP images.
2. Select JPG or PNG from the drop-down menu.
3. Now provide your email address and click on Convert to finish the process.

You can convert WEBP images in JPG or PNG format if you already have them on your computer. This will also be helpful if you don’t want to follow the additional steps in the ways above and would rather download all the WEBP photos and convert them all at once.

6. Use a desktop image converter

A handy alternative for rapid conversions without the need for additional software is an internet converter. For this, Zamzar is a trustworthy image converter that is free to use and supports WEBP conversion. Just 10 pictures can be converted at once, though.

The photographs will upload, and you will receive an email with the transformed images. As many photographs as you want can be converted by repeating the process. You can also use cloudconvert if Zamzar isn’t your thing. It offers quick on-site conversion, but the number of free conversions is only 25 per day (registered users).

1. Download and install XnConverter and launch it.
2. In the Input tab, click on Add files and select as many images as you like.
3. Move to Output tab and you will see dozens of options to tweak. Although, you can tweak as you prefer, but just selecting your desired output format (JPG/PNG) should be enough as well. You can also click on Settings below the format to further adjust output quality.
4. Now click on Convert and all the images will be converted and saved in the specified location.

Summary

A desktop image converter tool might be a terrific option if an online conversion is not your thing. Although there are several, XnConverteras is my personal favourite because it is totally free and has a tonne of functions.