Convert WebP to PNG Online
What changes when you convert WebP to PNG
It opens in older software
Some older editors and tools still cannot read WebP. PNG is supported nearly everywhere, including legacy apps.
Transparency is preserved
Both WebP and PNG support transparency, so any see-through areas survive the conversion.
The file usually gets larger
PNG is lossless, so the PNG copy is typically bigger than the compact WebP original.
WebP vs PNG at a glance
| WebP | PNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy or lossless | Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | Yes | No |
| Colours | 16.7 million + alpha | 16.7 million + alpha |
| Typical file size | Very small | Large for photos, small for graphics |
| Best for | Web images and fast page loads | Logos, screenshots and graphics with sharp edges |
| Opens in | All modern browsers; some older apps cannot open it | Universal |
About the two formats
WebP
WebP is Google's web-first format, supported by every modern browser. It compresses both photos and graphics 25-80% smaller than JPG or PNG at the same visual quality, and supports transparency and animation.
PNG
PNG was designed as a lossless web format: it stores every pixel exactly and supports full transparency. That makes it the default choice for logos, icons, screenshots and any graphic with sharp edges or text.
When to convert WebP to PNG
- You saved a WebP image and an app refuses to open it
- You need a lossless copy for editing
- You want maximum compatibility with older software
How to convert WebP to PNG
- Upload your imageDrop or choose the WebP file you want to convert - up to 16 MB.
- Pick PNGThe target format is already set to PNG; just confirm.
- Convert and copy the linkYour PNG image is hosted instantly with a direct link and a download button.
Need more control over quality or other formats? Use the full image converter, read JPG vs PNG vs WebP vs GIF to pick the right format, or the complete WebP guide for the web.