Convert WebP to PNG
Lossless PNG output with the alpha channel intact, ready for editors that will not touch WebP.
- Runs in your browser
- Nothing is uploaded
- No sign-up
- Batch up to 20 images
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JPG · PNG · WebP · GIF · BMP · AVIF · SVG · up to 50 MB each · up to 20 files
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How to use the webp to png
To convert WebP to PNG, upload the file and download the result. No settings are needed. PNG is lossless, so nothing further is discarded, and the alpha channel is preserved exactly. Expect the PNG to be three to six times larger than the WebP.
- Add WebP filesTransparency is detected and kept automatically.
- ConvertNo settings required. PNG output is always lossless.
- Download PNGSave a single file, or a ZIP for the batch.
About this tool
PNG is the safest possible destination for a transparent WebP: it is lossless, universally supported and keeps the alpha channel exactly. Nothing more is discarded during the conversion.
The detail that the original lossy WebP encode threw away is gone permanently. PNG preserves what is there now; it does not restore what was already lost.
What you get
- Lossless PNG output
- Alpha transparency fully preserved
- Batch conversion with ZIP download
- Works with any WebP your browser can display
- Optional resize during conversion
When to use the webp to png
Editing in software that rejects WebP
Most editors handle PNG natively. Converting first avoids plugin hunting.
Keeping transparency intact
PNG is lossless, opens everywhere and keeps a transparent WebP's alpha channel exactly.
Preparing assets for a design handoff
PNG remains the lowest-common-denominator format for transparent graphics in design workflows.
Archiving a downloaded graphic
PNG guarantees no further degradation from repeated opening and saving.
PNG or JPG as the destination?
| Your image | Choose | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Has transparency | PNG | JPG cannot store an alpha channel |
| Logo, icon or line art | PNG | Sharp edges stay clean |
| Screenshot with text | PNG | No ringing halos around glyphs |
| Photograph, size matters | JPG | Far smaller with no visible difference |
| Will be edited repeatedly | PNG | Lossless, so no generational loss |
| Going to a print lab | JPG at 92+ | Universally accepted |
How it works
PNG stores every pixel exactly, so the conversion adds no further loss of any kind. What it cannot do is recover the detail the lossy WebP encode already removed. Those values are simply gone, and PNG faithfully preserves whatever is left, artefacts included.
The file grows substantially because PNG's DEFLATE compression relies on finding repeated byte patterns, and decoded photographic data has very little repetition. A lossy WebP that packs a photograph into 200 KB will commonly become a 1-2 MB PNG holding exactly the same visible information.
The alpha channel transfers bit-for-bit. Both formats store 8-bit alpha, so semi-transparent shadows, glows and anti-aliased edges are identical before and after.
Common problems and how to fix them
- The PNG is much larger than the WebP
- That is expected and unavoidable, because PNG is lossless. If size matters and you do not need PNG specifically, keep the WebP.
- The image still has visible artefacts
- Those came from the original lossy WebP encode and are now part of the pixel data. No conversion can remove them.
- I need a smaller PNG
- Run the result through the PNG Compressor, which reduces the colour palette while keeping the format and transparency.
- The transparency looks different
- It should be identical. If the background changed, check what you are viewing it against. Many viewers show transparency as white, others as a checkerboard.
Frequently asked questions
Is transparency kept?
Yes, exactly. PNG and WebP both store a full 8-bit alpha channel.
Why is the PNG much bigger?
PNG is lossless. A lossy WebP has already discarded a lot of data; PNG has to store every remaining pixel precisely, which typically means files three to six times larger.
Does converting improve quality?
No. It prevents further loss but cannot recover detail that the WebP encode removed.
Should I use PNG or JPG as the destination?
PNG if the image has transparency, sharp edges, text or will be edited. JPG if it is a photograph and file size matters more than perfection.
Is converting WebP to PNG lossless?
The conversion itself is. PNG stores every pixel exactly. But the source WebP was lossy, so the starting point already had detail removed. PNG preserves what remains; it does not restore what is gone.
Can I convert many files at once?
Yes, up to 20 files per batch, downloaded as a single ZIP.