How to Open WebP Files on Any Device

You saved a picture from a website and it ended up as a .webp file that will not open, upload or print. Here is how to open WebP files on each system, and when it is easier to convert them to JPG.

Open the tool: WebP to JPG Converter

Windows 10 and 11

The Photos app and Paint open WebP in current versions of Windows. Older versions need the free WebP Image Extensions from the Microsoft Store. Some Office versions and many older programs still cannot insert WebP, so converting to JPG is often the quickest fix.

Mac, iPhone and iPad

Preview and Photos open WebP since macOS Big Sur and iOS 14. To convert on a Mac, open the file in Preview, choose File, then Export, and select JPEG.

Android

Android has supported WebP since version 4, so gallery apps show it. Apps and websites that accept uploads may still require JPG or PNG.

When to convert

  • An upload form says the file type is not supported.
  • You want to print the image or send it to a print shop.
  • You want to edit the image in an older program.
  • You want to share it with someone on an older computer or phone.