Why convert WebP to PNG instead of JPG?
Both formats open everywhere, but they suit different images. The right pick depends on what is in the picture and where it will be used next.
| PNG | JPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency | Yes | No, filled with white |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy |
| Best for | Logos, icons, screenshots, graphics | Photos |
| File size | Larger | Smaller |
If your WebP is a plain photo with no transparency, WebP to JPG gives you a smaller file.
Good uses for the PNG files
- Placing a brand logo in PowerPoint, Keynote or Google Slides
- Editing a graphic in an older version of an image editor that lacks WebP support
- Uploading stickers or product cutouts to tools that ask for PNG
- Keeping a clean master copy before you crop, annotate or resize
After converting, you can trim the edges with Crop Image. If the PNG feels too heavy for a web page, Compress PNG can shrink it.
Things to know before you start
PNG files are often several times larger than the original WebP, especially for photos. That is normal, because PNG does not throw away any detail.
Converting cannot add detail that was not in the WebP. If the original was blurry or heavily compressed, the PNG will look the same.
Animated WebP files become a single PNG of the first frame. Each file can be up to 50 MB.
How do you know if a WebP has transparency? Open it in your browser on a dark page or a checkered preview. If the background shows through around the object, the PNG will keep that clear area. If you see a solid white or colored box, the image never had transparency, and the PNG will look the same.
Want a transparent background on a photo that never had one? Use Remove Background, which detects the subject and saves a transparent PNG for you.
