Convert WebP to PNG
To convert WebP to PNG, add your .webp image below: your browser decodes it and saves a lossless PNG, keeping any transparency. The image is never uploaded.
Tip: add several files at once to convert them in one go and download them as a ZIP.
About converting WebP to PNG
WebP (.webp) files can be converted to PNG entirely in your browser — no software to install, no file upload, and no account required. The conversion runs on the browser's own Canvas API directly on your device.
Why convert WebP to PNG
Many sites now serve images as WebP, so images you save from the web often end up as .webp. Some older image editors, office tools and upload forms still don't accept WebP, while PNG is supported almost everywhere.
Quality and file size
PNG is lossless, so the result looks exactly like the decoded WebP and transparency is preserved. Expect a larger file: WebP's compression is more efficient. Any artifacts already in a lossy WebP stay in the PNG.
Animated WebP: only the first frame is converted, because PNG holds a single image.
Technical comparison
| WebP | PNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | image | image |
| Compression type | Lossy or lossless (configurable) | Lossless (DEFLATE) |
| Typical file size | Small — often 25–35% smaller than an equivalent JPEG | Moderate — larger than JPEG for photos, smaller for flat-color graphics |
| Transparency support | Yes (full alpha channel) | Yes (full 8-bit alpha channel) |
How to convert WebP to PNG privately
Every step below runs on the browser's own Canvas API inside this browser tab. Your .webp file is never uploaded to a server — there's no network request carrying it anywhere.
Add your WebP file
Drag and drop, or click to select, a file (.webp). It's read straight from disk into browser memory — no upload step exists.
Convert locally
FreePrivateConvert converts it to PNG using the browser's own Canvas API, entirely within this browser tab.
Download the result
Save your converted .png file. It only ever existed in this tab's memory — closing the tab without downloading discards it completely.
Troubleshooting
- The PNG is much bigger than the WebP
- That's expected with lossless PNG. If size matters more than compatibility, keep the WebP or convert to JPG instead.
Convert WebP to PNG with ffmpeg (command line)
Prefer the terminal? This page uses your browser's built-in image engine; the equivalent ffmpeg command is:
ffmpeg -i input.webp output.png- -i input.webp
- Your WebP file.
- output.png
- The PNG file to create. ffmpeg picks the container from this extension.
Don't have ffmpeg installed? You don't need it: use the converter at the top of this page. It runs this conversion on your own device, and your file is never uploaded.
FAQ
- Is my file uploaded anywhere?
- No. Your file is read and processed inside this browser tab and never leaves your device. You can confirm it in your browser's developer tools: the Network tab shows no upload.
- Does converting WebP to PNG reduce quality?
- No further loss: PNG is lossless, so the result looks exactly like the decoded WebP, though the file is usually larger and any compression artifacts already in the source stay.
- Is there a file size limit?
- Yes: 500MB per file. There's no account and no limit on how many files you convert.
- What's the difference between WebP and PNG?
- WebP and PNG (Portable Network Graphics) store data differently. WebP: lossy or lossless (configurable). PNG: lossless (DEFLATE). PNG is a lossless, compressed image format with full alpha transparency — the standard choice for graphics, screenshots, and anything with sharp edges or text.
- Why convert WebP to PNG?
- Common uses for PNG: Screenshots; Logos and icons; UI/design assets requiring transparency. Lossless DEFLATE compression means no artifacts around text, logos, or hard edges, unlike JPEG.
- What MIME type does a .png file use?
- image/png, the standard type for Portable Network Graphics.
- What is the ffmpeg command to convert WebP to PNG?
- Run: ffmpeg -i input.webp output.png. This page does the same conversion with your browser's built-in image engine, so you don't need to install ffmpeg.
Learn more: What is a WebP file
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