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Convert WEBP to PNG
PNG is a safe, lossless format for editing in any image editor while keeping transparency from the WEBP.
- Input:
- WEBP
- Output:
- PNG
About this conversion
- WEBP
- Modern web format supporting lossy and lossless compression, alpha transparency and animation.
- PNG
- Lossless raster format with full alpha transparency, ideal for screenshots, logos and graphics with sharp edges.
Limitations and things to know
- PNG cannot store animation. If your WEBP is animated, only one frame (normally the first) is converted unless the service offers frame selection.
- Metadata such as EXIF camera data and colour profiles may be removed or converted for privacy and compatibility.
Size, page, duration and dimension limits are shown in the converter above and checked again by our server.
WEBP to PNG: common questions
Will converting WEBP to PNG reduce quality?
PNG is lossless, so the pixels are stored exactly.
Is my WEBP file checked before conversion?
Yes. We inspect the file's contents, not just its name, and the server verifies it again before converting. Renamed files that are not really WEBP are rejected.
What happens to transparency?
PNG supports transparency, so transparent areas are kept.
What if my WEBP is animated?
PNG is a still-image format, so a single frame is exported. If frame selection is offered you can choose which one.
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