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What Is a WEBP File?

The basics of Google’s lightweight image file format for the web

By Molly McLaughlin Molly McLaughlin Senior Editor & Content Strategist Molly K. McLaughlin has been a technology editor and writer for over a dozen years. She runs product reviews for Lifewire, overseeing the process from hands-on testing to publishing. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on August 2, 2021 Reviewed by Ryan Perian Reviewed by Ryan Perian Western Governors University Ryan Perian is a certified IT specialist who holds numerous IT certifications and has 12+ years' experience working in the IT industry support and management positions. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email File Types File Types Apps Windows MS Office Linux Google Drive Backup & Utilities Design Cryptocurrency A WebP file is a Google-developed file format for images. It reduces the size of image files while retaining quality. WebP files make websites load faster since larger image files slow down the loading of a web page. The format also saves battery life on mobile devices. Google says WebP images are about 30 percent smaller than PNG and JPG images at the same quality. The company released this format in 2010 and has a page dedicated to the compression techniques that WebP uses. Compression Techniques - developers.google.com The following browsers and operating systems support WebP: ChromeMicrosoft EdgeFirefoxOperaAndroid's built-in browserSafari 14 and up

How Do I Open a WebP File

You don't need any special software or a particular web browser to open a WebP file. In most cases, you can double-click it, and it will open in your default browser. If you want to edit a WebP file, you can open it in built-in software like MS Paint on Windows or Mac's Preview app. You can either open the program first and open the WebP file or right-click on the file, select Open With, and select the software.

How Do I Convert a WebP File to JPG

You can't use most image editing programs to convert WebP to JPG. The easiest method is using Microsoft Paint using the Save As function. You can then open the file in Photoshop or GIMP and make further edits. In the Mac's Preview app, go to File > Export, then pick the file format you wish to use. There are also many free online image conversion tools available. How to Convert WEBP to JPG

How Do I Stop Chrome From Saving Images in WebP

If you want to save an image you see online, you can right-click it and select Save image as. In most cases, it will default to the .webp format. You can't stop Chrome from saving images in this format, but you can use a browser that doesn't support it, like Internet Explorer. In this browser, when you save an image, it saves to JPG or PNG. FAQ Are WebP files safe? Yes, in general. WebP files typically only contain compressed images and nothing else that can harm your computer. Just like JPG or PNG files, WebP files can sometimes contain viruses, so it's best to scan files you download for malware. How do I convert a JPG to a WebP file? Photoshop and some other editors give you an option to export images in the WebP format. Alternatively, use an online tool like Convertio. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Convert WEBP to JPG PCT File (What It Is & How to Open One) SVG Files: What They Are and How to Open & Convert Them What Is a PDF File? (And How to Open One) ARW File (What It Is & How to Open One) WPD File (What It Is & How to Open One) What Is a GIF? 9 Best Free Image Converter Software Programs What Is a Computer File? EPC File (What It Is & How to Open One) PSP File (What It Is & How to Open One) What Is a WEBM File? PBM File (What It Is & How to Open One) 7 Best Free Image Hosting Websites DRF File (What It Is & How to Open One) HQX File (What It Is and How to Open One) Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies