WEBP

Basic information about WEBP file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension WEBP（*.WEBP or *.webp）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the WEBP file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the WEBP file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the WEBP file with their brief description and a list of programs that support WEBP file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the WEBP file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the WEBP file?
How to open a WEBP file?
What programs do I need to open a WEBP file?
What programs help to create and edit a WEBP file?
How to convert WEBP files to another file format?
How to convert another files to WEBP file format?

1.Detail information about WEBP file extension: WebP Image

Software programs that will open, edit or convert WEBP files
File type	WebP Image	Category	Raster Image Files
Developer	Google	File format	Binary
Description	WEBP file is a WebP Image developed by Google. A WEBP file is an image saved in the WebP (pronounced "Weppy") raster image format developed by Google for web graphics. The WebP format reduces file size more than standard JPEG compression while maintaining similar or better image quality. It supports both lossy and lossless compression and includes an alpha channel for transparency, similar to .PNG.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Google Chrome Adobe Photoshop with WebP File Format plug-in Google Picasa Opera IrfanView XnView ImageMagick WebP Codec for Windows Konvertor
macOS	Google Chrome Adobe Photoshop with WebP File Format plug-in Google Picasa Pixelmator 3 XnView ImageMagick Opera
Linux	Google Chrome Opera XnView ImageMagick

How to convert WEBP files to another file format?

There are 4 records in our database eligible for WEBP files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve WEBP to another files conversion, you may use the option.

How to convert another files to WEBP file format?

There are 6 records in our database eligible for another files to WEBP file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to WEBP conversion, you may use the option.

PSD to WEBP	GIF to WEBP	PNG to WEBP	JPG to WEBP
JPEG to WEBP	PDF to WEBP

Can't open a WEBP file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.WEBP”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the WEBP extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support WEBP file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of WEBP files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a WEBP file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a WEBP file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a WEBP file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the WEBP file is damaged.
Whether the WEBP file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the WEBP file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the WEBP file format is incompletely.
Whether the WEBP file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a WEBP file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a WEBP file.

If the WEBP file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.