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Convert WEBP to PNG Online

Convert WEBP images to PNG without losing transparency or quality.

  • No uploads, ever
  • Converts in milliseconds
  • Works offline
  • Batch support

WEBP is a fantastic format for the web, but plenty of software still refuses to open it — older versions of Photoshop, many email clients, some print drivers, and most desktop publishing tools. Converting to PNG fixes that instantly. Unlike converting to JPG, PNG keeps every pixel intact and preserves the alpha transparency that makes WEBP useful in the first place.

100% client-side — your files never leave your device

Conversion runs locally in your browser using Canvas and WebAssembly. There is no upload step, no server processing and no file storage. Disconnect from the internet and this page still works.

Drop your file here, or click to browse

Accepts .webp · select many to convert in a batch

Output settings
Resolution

Vector and raster sources re-render at the chosen size, so output stays sharp.

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Step by step

How to convert WEBP to PNG online

  1. Add your .webp file

    Drag and drop your file into the box above, or click it to browse your device. Add several at once and they convert together as a batch.

  2. Choose your output settings

    Choose an output resolution with the scale buttons. Vector and raster sources are re-rendered at that size, so the output stays sharp at any dimension.

  3. Download the .png

    Click Download to save the result straight to your device. The whole process took a fraction of a second because nothing was uploaded or downloaded.

Side by side

WEBP vs PNG

Here is how the two formats differ. Use it to decide whether converting is worth it, and which one to pick if you have a choice.

Comparison of WEBP (Google WebP) and PNG (Portable Network Graphics)
AttributeWEBP.webpPNG.png
Full nameWEBP (Google WebP)PNG (Portable Network Graphics)
CompressionLossy or LosslessLossless
TransparencyYesYes
Browser supportModernUniversal
Typical file size148 KB210 KB
Best forWeb performance and fast loadingCompatibility and lossless editing

The guide

A practical guide to converting WEBP to PNG

Why you might need to leave WEBP behind

WEBP was introduced by Google in 2010 and gained broad support only after Safari 14 shipped in 2020. If you opened a file in an app released before 2020, or you are emailing a picture to someone on an older device, WEBP simply will not display. PNG has been supported since 1995 and works everywhere, which makes it the safest archival and interchange format there is.

Transparency is preserved

WEBP supports an alpha channel and so does PNG. Any transparent region, soft shadow or anti-aliased edge in the source is carried across exactly, so logos and UI screenshots survive the conversion without gaining a black or white box behind them.

Why your PNG will be bigger

Expect a typical website image to grow by 25–50% when converted to PNG. WEBP’s default encoder is lossy or near-lossless and discards detail to save space; PNG keeps everything. That size increase is the price of compatibility and full fidelity — and it is exactly the trade-off you want when the image is destined for a design tool rather than a web page.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Everything about how this converter handles your files, and how to get the best result.

Does converting WEBP to PNG reduce quality?
No. PNG is lossless, so the pixels in the output match the decoded source exactly. If the original WEBP was lossy, that loss happened before you got here and cannot be undone — but no further quality is lost in this step.
Will the transparent parts stay transparent?
Yes. Both formats carry a full alpha channel, so transparency, soft edges and rounded corners are preserved perfectly.
Why is my PNG bigger than the WEBP?
WEBP uses more aggressive compression to keep web pages fast. PNG stores more data per pixel to guarantee losslessness, so it is normally 25–50% larger. If size is your priority, keep using WEBP on the web and convert only when you need broad compatibility.
Is this converter really free with no limits?
Yes — no account, no watermark, no conversion quota, and no file-size charges. There is no server to pay for, because the work happens on your device.