How to Download WebP Images | Convert to JPG or PNG

Downloading WebP images in a workable format requires converting the data — a simple file rename won’t work — and the fastest route is a browser extension, online converter, or Windows 11’s native Edit function.

WebP is Google’s raster image format, launched in 2010 to replace JPEG, PNG, and GIF with better compression. It loads faster on websites, but it can be a headache when you try to save, open, or edit an image on your desktop. The good news: converting a WebP to JPG or PNG takes under ten seconds once you know which tool to use. Here is every working method, from zero-install online converters to one-click browser extensions.

Why Can’t You Just Change The File Extension?

Renaming a .webp file to .jpg does not change the image data — it only changes the label. The file remains a WebP under the hood, and most standard editors will refuse to open it or will display garbled data. You must convert the image’s encoding, which every method below handles automatically.

Method 1: Chrome Extension — “Save Image as Type” (Fastest Option)

A dedicated browser extension adds a conversion option directly to the right-click menu, so you never save a WebP by accident.

1. Install “Save Image as Type” from the Chrome Web Store (extension ID: gabfmnliflodkdafenbcpjdlppllnemd).
2. Refresh Chrome and reopen the browser to activate the extension.
3. Right-click any WebP image on a webpage.
4. Select “Save Image as Type” — not the default “Save image as” option.
5. Choose JPEG or PNG from the dropdown.
6. Save the file. The extension converts the image data before download.

The the saved file shows a .jpg or .png extension and opens in any standard viewer. A popular alternative extension with the same workflow, “Save WEBP as JPG/PNG” (ID: dehibjkjchkomncipegajplehmgpodjn), adds a small extension icon to the context menu.

Method 2: Online Converters — No Install Needed

When you cannot or do not want to install an extension, online converters work on any device with a browser.

Ezgif (WebP to JPG)

1. Go to Ezgif’s WebP-to-JPG converter.
2. Click “Choose File” or drag the WebP file into the upload area.
3. Optionally adjust the JPG quality factor (0–100) and set a background color for images with transparency.
4. Click “Convert to JPG!”
5. Download the converted image.

Gate to know: JPEG does not support alpha channels. If the WebP has transparency, convert it to PNG instead to preserve it.

Canva (WebP to JPG)

1. Upload the WebP image to Canva’s converter page.
2. Edit the photo if you want (crop, color, text).
3. Select JPG format and download.

Both services are free and require no account for basic conversion.

Comparison Table: Which Method Should You Use?

Method 3: Windows 11 — Open With Paint (No Extensions)

If the WebP file is already saved to your computer, Windows 11 has a built-in converter.

1. Right-click the .webp file on your desktop or in a folder.
2. Select “Edit” — this opens the image in Microsoft Paint.
3. Click File > Save As.
4. Choose JPEG or PNG and save a copy.

The the new file appears alongside the original and opens in the Photos app or any editor. Windows 10 also supports this workflow.

Method 4: Manual URL Trick For Reddit Images

Some specific sites (notably Reddit) serve WebP versions that you can bypass by editing the URL — no conversion tool needed.

1. Find a Reddit image with a URL starting with preview.redd.it/.
2. Copy the filename (e.g., x6ians5ti1391.jpg) — note the original extension is usually already .jpg.
3. Replace the domain preview.redd.it with i.redd.it.
4. The browser loads the original JPEG or PNG, which you can then save normally.

Limitations: This only works on Reddit preview URLs. Images delivered through Cloudflare or other CDNs often strip the original URL structure entirely.

Common Pitfalls That Waste Your Time

Renaming the extension. Changing .webp to .jpg in the filename does not convert the image data — you get a broken file.

Using Chrome’s native “Save image as.” The default Chrome menu saves the file as WebP. You must choose the extension’s custom menu option to get the converted version.

Saving a transparent WebP as JPEG. JPEG does not support alpha channels. If the original image has a transparent background, choose PNG to preserve it — JPEG will fill the transparency with a solid color (often black or white).

Final Checklist: Get Your WebP Image In The Format You Need

• Right-click the WebP on a webpage → use the extension’s menu → pick JPG or PNG.
• For an already-saved file on Windows 11 → right-click → Edit → File > Save As → pick format.
• For one-off conversions on any device → drag file to Ezgif → Convert → Download.
• For Reddit preview URLs only → swap preview.redd.it with i.redd.it in the address bar.
• Never rename the extension alone — always convert the data.