Use a WebP image where PNG is required
Convert WebP to PNG when you have an image that another editor or upload form expects as PNG. This is particularly useful for transparent graphics, cutout products and other assets that need to retain their transparent areas.
A PNG copy is also useful when you want a still image in a format accepted by your next editing tool. The WebP to PNG converter reads the original picture and creates a PNG copy without adding JPG compression.
Keep the source WebP alongside the new PNG. Each file may serve a different purpose: WebP for a supported website, PNG for editing or delivery.
How to convert WebP to PNG
- Add the WebP image or select a batch of WebP files.
- Process the selected pictures with PNG as the output.
- Inspect the PNG copies and download the results you need.
The converter runs in your browser without an account. Keep the tab open until processing finishes. A batch supports up to 30 input files and 160 MB in total, with a limit of 40 MB and 24 megapixels per image.
For detailed graphics, inspect the PNG at its normal viewing size and at a closer zoom. Check text, borders and the edges of any transparent objects before using the copy in a design.
Existing transparency stays useful
A WebP can store partially or fully transparent pixels. PNG can represent those areas too, so a cutout does not need a solid rectangle behind it just because you change formats.
Open the result against both a light and a dark background if you plan to use it in different designs. Faint outlines that are hard to see against white can become visible against black, and vice versa. These may already exist in the source rather than being caused by conversion.
Conversion does not create transparency where none existed. A WebP photo of an object on a white table still contains the table. Use background removal when your task is to isolate the object.
Understand the PNG file-size tradeoff
A PNG output may be much larger than the WebP input, especially for a detailed photograph. The two formats store visual information differently. More bytes in the PNG do not mean more original detail has been recovered.
For an editable working copy, the larger size may be acceptable. For a website delivery file, retaining WebP may make more sense if the site accepts it. For a photo upload that only needs an opaque image, JPG is another option.
If the PNG is too large for its destination, first consider whether the dimensions are necessary. A small on-screen graphic does not always need the full dimensions of the original download. Resize a copy before you decide how much further compression is acceptable.
Still images, not preserved animations
This WebP to PNG tool accepts still images. Animated WebP inputs are rejected; export a single frame separately before converting that frame to PNG.
If motion is essential, keep the animated WebP and use a tool that supports animation. If you only need a still, check that the converted image represents the content you intend to use. Do not replace an animated original with the converted file until you have confirmed the result.
The converter also does not turn flattened artwork into layers. Separate text, shapes and objects remain part of one flat image.
Keep a reliable editing copy
Start from the highest-quality WebP you have. A small preview copied from a webpage may not contain enough pixels for a larger design, and PNG conversion cannot restore the original full-size asset.
When editing, avoid unnecessary trips between PNG and lossy formats. Keep a working PNG, make your changes there and create a separate final delivery copy. This makes it easier to return to a version without later export compression.
If the WebP contains visible text and your goal is to copy the wording, image conversion is not enough. Use image-to-text recognition instead of expecting the PNG to contain editable letters.
WebP to PNG questions
Is the PNG sharper than the WebP?
No. PNG keeps the image as it currently appears. Blur, compression marks and missing detail already present in the WebP remain.
Will my transparent background be kept?
Existing transparency can be preserved in PNG. A solid white or colored background will remain solid unless you remove it separately.
Can I convert WebP screenshots?
Yes, within the file and pixel limits. Inspect small lettering afterward, particularly if the original screenshot was already compressed.
Can I convert an animated WebP here?
No. Export a still frame separately, then convert that frame to PNG. Keep the original WebP if you need all of its motion.
Do I need to rename the file first?
No. Select the WebP as it is. Changing its extension manually is not a substitute for converting the image data.