Images · .webp
What Is a WebP File?
A .webp file is a modern web image format from Google that makes smaller files than JPG or PNG.
- Extension
- .webp
- Full name
- WebP image
- Type
- Image
- MIME type
- image/webp
- Developed by
- Google (2010)
Free WebP Tools
These run in your browser. Your WebP files are never uploaded.
About WebP Files
WebP is an image format designed to make websites load faster. It can compress photos like JPG or store graphics losslessly like PNG, and in both cases the files are usually 25 to 35 percent smaller. It also supports transparency and animation. Many websites now serve WebP images automatically, which is why pictures you save from the web often end up as .webp files. Every current browser supports WebP, but some older desktop apps and photo editors can't open it, so converting to JPG or PNG is the easy fix.
How to Open a WebP File
- Windows
- Windows 10 and 11 open WebP files in the Photos app. You can also drag the file into Chrome or Edge.
- Mac
- Preview opens WebP files on macOS Big Sur and later.
- iPhone & Android
- WebP images open in the Photos
- Any device
- Drag the file into any current web browser.
WebP File Questions
Why do images I save from websites download as WebP?
The website serves WebP because it loads faster. Your browser saves the file in the format it received. Convert it to JPG or PNG if another app won't open it.
Is WebP better than JPG?
For the web, usually yes: similar quality at a smaller size, plus transparency. JPG still works in more apps, so it's the safer choice for sharing and printing.
Can I open WebP in Photoshop?
Yes, Photoshop 23.2 and later open WebP files natively. Older versions need a plug-in, or you can convert the file to PNG first.