Convert WebP to PNG Online Free

Convert WebP images to PNG while preserving transparency. Ideal when you need lossless quality or want to edit images in software that doesn't support WebP.

Quick Answer

To convert WebP to PNG, drop your file into the converter above. The browser decodes the WebP and re-encodes it as a lossless PNG, preserving all transparency and detail. Conversion takes under a second and your files never leave your device.

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Convert WebP to PNG

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WebP vs PNG: Format Comparison

Key differences between the two formats

FeatureWebPPNG
CompressionLossy & losslessLossless only
TransparencyYesYes (full alpha)
AnimationYesNo (use APNG)
File sizeSmallerLarger (lossless)
Quality lossPossible (lossy mode)None
Software supportModern apps onlyUniversal
Best forWeb deliveryGraphics, screenshots, editing

When to Convert

Common scenarios where this conversion is useful

Preserving transparency for editing

PNG maintains full alpha channel transparency, making it ideal for logos, icons, and graphics that need transparent backgrounds in design software like Photoshop or Figma.

Screenshots and diagrams

PNG's lossless compression is perfect for screenshots, text-heavy images, and technical diagrams where crisp edges and exact pixel reproduction matter.

Compatibility with design tools

Most graphic design applications, presentation software, and document editors handle PNG files natively. Converting from WebP ensures your images work in any workflow.

Archiving images losslessly

If you want to preserve image quality without any compression artifacts, PNG provides a lossless format that retains every pixel exactly as the original.

How to Convert WebP to PNG

  1. 1

    Choose your WebP file

    Drag and drop your WebP image into the converter, or click to browse and select from your files.

  2. 2

    Instant conversion

    The browser decodes your WebP image and creates a lossless PNG version, preserving transparency and pixel-perfect quality.

  3. 3

    Save the PNG

    Download the converted PNG file. It will include any transparency from the original WebP image.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. PNG fully supports alpha channel transparency. If your WebP image has transparent areas, they will be perfectly preserved in the PNG output.

Usually yes. PNG uses lossless compression which produces larger files than WebP's more efficient compression. For a typical photo, expect the PNG to be 2-5x larger than the WebP version.

If your WebP was saved with lossy compression, the quality already lost cannot be recovered - the PNG will preserve exactly what the WebP contains. If the WebP was lossless, the conversion to PNG is completely lossless.

The converter will extract the first frame of an animated WebP and save it as a static PNG. For animated content, consider converting to GIF instead.

Choose PNG when you need transparency support, lossless quality, or crisp edges on text and graphics. Choose JPG when you want smaller file sizes for photographs and don't need transparency.

Yes. Once the page loads, conversions happen entirely in your browser with no internet connection needed. You can even bookmark this page for offline use.

Any modern browser including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. WebP decoding is supported in all major browsers since 2020.

The limit depends on your browser and device. Most browsers support canvas sizes up to 16,384 x 16,384 pixels. For extremely large images, you may need to use desktop software.

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