WebP to JPG converts WebP images into JPG files that open everywhere, right in your browser. It is the fix for “file format not supported” when you saved an image from a website and an app or form will not take it.
WebP or JPG?
| WebP | JPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical use | Images on websites | Photos everywhere else |
| File size | About 25–35% smaller | Larger |
| Opens in older apps and upload forms | Often not | Yes |
| Transparency | Yes | No (becomes white) |
JPG is already selected on this page, and only WebP files can be added. Need to keep transparency? Use WebP to PNG. Other formats: Image Converter.
Where WebP files come from
- Save image as… in a browser. Shops, news sites, Google Images results and social networks often send WebP, so the saved file ends in .webp even when the page did not say so.
- Downloads from CMS and image hosts, which convert uploads to WebP automatically.
- Screenshots and exports from some Android phones and web apps.
Where WebP still causes trouble
| Place | Typical problem |
|---|---|
| Job, visa and government upload forms | Only .jpg, .jpeg and .png accepted |
| Older Photoshop, Word or photo printing kiosks | File not recognised |
| Some marketplaces and print shops | WebP rejected at upload |
| Older Windows photo viewers | Thumbnail or preview missing |
Quality settings
| Setting | JPG quality | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 95 | Images you will edit or print |
| High (default) | 90 | Almost everything |
| Medium | 80 | Smaller files for sharing |
Because the WebP was already compressed, converting does not add detail. Maximum avoids adding further visible loss, at the cost of a larger file.
Things to know
- Animated WebP turns into a still JPG of the first frame. For an animation, keep the WebP or convert it to a video or GIF in another tool.
- Transparent areas become white. The result list notes this for each image that had transparency.
- Images from websites are often small, for example 800 pixels wide. Converting does not make them larger or sharper; look for a bigger original if you need to print.
The WebP images are decoded and converted to JPG in your browser, with nothing uploaded.