Convert Webp To Jpg – Know More

WebP is a new image format developed and released by Google, announced in 2010, and released in 2018. It gives a higher amount of lossy and lossless image compression than traditional image formats like PNG and JPG. Let’s know more about How to convert Webp To Jpg?

Despite WebP being around for a few years and being supported natively in most web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera), along with developers adding support for it in major operating systems and image editing tools, people might still need to convert WebP images to JPEG. Fortunately, converting WebP images is easy and can be done with in-built programs.

Converting WebP to JPG on Windows

If your browser only provides WebP while downloading images, it is not necessary to convert it to JPG if Webbs can be used in your program. However, it’s possible to convert the file using the default Paint program if needed.

1. Launch Paint. You can begin by entering “paint” in the Start search box if required.
2. To open the file that has to be converted into JPG, you can drag the WebP file into the open Paint window. Alternatively, you can click File, then Open to browse for it.
3. Save the file by going to File and clicking on Save As. Pick the “JPEG picture” option. Then, go to the desired location to save the converted image on your device.

Converting WebP to JPG on Mac

For Mac users, this process can be done with the built-in Preview app.

1. To find and select the WebP file to be converted, start Finder.
2. Double-click the file to launch it in the Preview app.
3. From the Menu bar, click on File and then go to Export.
4. Go to the Format portion of the Export dialog box. Here, set the drop-down menu to JPEG. 
5. Change the file name, select the destination where you want to save the JPG, and click Save.

Converting WebP to JPG online

If you don’t want to use a built-in program or are on a device without them, you can always use online converters to change a WebP file to a JPG. For the purposes of this article, we will demonstrate using CloudConvert (https://cloudconvert.com/) to convert our image.

1. Click the red “Select File” button in the center of the page.
2. Browse and select the file you wish to convert and click on it to add it to the conversion queue.
3. From the dropdown menu next to “Convert”, click on JPG.
4. Suppose you want to edit any parameters or configure options before converting. For that, click on the wrench icon next to the conversion menu.
5. You can also add more images to the conversion queue to convert multiple files at one time. Click on the grey “Add more files” button, and voila!
6. Once you are satisfied with everything and have configured options to your liking, you can click on the red “Convert” button to begin converting your image.
7. You can download your file and save it to your system by using the green “Download” button.

Conclusion

There is a multitude of ways you can convert a WebP to a JPG. From default programs to online converters, one is almost spoiled for choice. With the WebP format growing in popularity and usage, the need to convert it should decline. Still, even if it doesn’t, its ease of being converted to older and better-supported formats will allow it to thrive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can WebP be converted to JPG in Photoshop?
From Photoshop 23.2 and newer, Photoshop fully supports the WebP file format. This means that it can now open, create, edit and save WebP files without plug-ins or preference settings.
For opening WebP files, just select and open the files exactly like you would any other supported files or documents. In addition to open capabilities, Photoshop can also make, modify, and save WebP files. Once you have completed editing your document, open Save a Copy and select WebP from the options provided in the file format drop-down menu to save the WebP file. WebP can also be found under Save As when there is no risk of file overwrite or data loss.

To directly open and save WebP images in Photoshop 23.1 and lower, you can just download and install the WebPShop plug-in. The WebPShop plug-in (with universal/ARM support) can be downloaded directly from Google, the owner and maintainer of the WebP format. WebPShop is also available on GitHub under an Apache 2.0 license. The plugin can be found for free on GitHub

Is converting WebP to JPG expensive?
No, it is not. Webbs can be converted to JPGs for free in most cases. You can use built-in or default programs on Mac or Windows to convert files and free online converters to convert your images.