WEBP to PNG Converter

Add a WebP file and get a PNG back that keeps its transparency. The PNG is usually larger, and an animated WebP becomes one still frame.

To convert webp to png, add the .webp file, keep PNG as the output and download the result. In our test, a 30.5 KB lossless webp with transparency became a 171.1 KB png with the same pixels and the same transparent areas, because PNG stores every pixel without loss and does not shrink as far as WebP.

Transfers use HTTPS, and files converted on the free tier are deleted after 24 hours, so the result is not a long-term archive. Quality depends on the source file, so open the PNG file once before you share it.

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WebP (Web Picture format)

Google's image format for the web, released in 2010. One file type covers lossy photos, lossless graphics, alpha transparency and animation, usually at a smaller size than JPG or PNG. All current browsers display it, though desktop software support is uneven.

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PNG (Portable Network Graphics)

A lossless raster format with a full alpha channel. It preserves every pixel it is given and supports transparency, which makes it the usual choice for logos, screenshots, and any image with sharp edges or text.

The test graphic from the lossless WebP on a checkerboard and on a dark background, showing the transparent areas — Measured on indox.org on 4 November 2026: our test WebP files and the PNG files we downloaded. Drag the handle to compare the test graphic before and after; the two views match because the alpha channel survived.

The same graphic from the downloaded PNG on a checkerboard and on a dark background, with soft edges intact — Measured on indox.org on 4 November 2026: our test WebP files and the PNG files we downloaded. Drag the handle to compare the test graphic before and after; the two views match because the alpha channel survived.

Why use indox to convert WEBP to PNG?

Transparency stays in the PNG

We counted the transparent pixels before and after. The numbers matched, and every colour and alpha value was identical, for a lossless WebP and for a lossy one. Soft edges and cut-out shapes arrive as they were.

Same pixel size, nothing to install

A 1200 × 800 px WebP gave a 1200 × 800 px PNG. The conversion runs on indox servers, so it works the same on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone, in any browser.

No sign-up in our test

We converted three files anonymously on 4 November 2026 and saw no account prompt, limit message or paywall. Limits can change, so read the converter page if a file is refused.

A plain answer for animated WebP

An animated WebP does not become an animated PNG here. We tested a 12-frame file and got one PNG of the first frame. The page says so before you convert, so you can keep the WebP if you need the motion.

What happens to your WebP

Stays

Your original WebP, which is not touched
The pixel size, 1200 × 800 px in our test
Every colour value and every transparent pixel
The first frame of an animated WebP, as a still

Changes

File size: 5.6 to 9.8 times larger for still images in our test
Animation: 12 frames became 1
Compression: PNG lossless storage replaces WebP
File name: a hash, your name and _converted.png

WebP to PNG or WebP to JPG?

You need	Choose	Why
A logo or cut-out with a transparent background	PNG	JPG cannot store transparency, so it fills the area with a colour
A photo in a small file	JPG	Lossy JPG is far smaller than PNG for photographs
Sharp text or line art	PNG	Lossless storage keeps edges clean
The animation itself	Keep the WebP	Our PNG holds the first frame only

How do I convert WEBP to PNG online?

1
Add your WebP file
Drop the file on the box or choose it from your device. Keep the original WebP: it is smaller, and the PNG cannot give that size back.
2
Keep PNG as the output and convert
The converter shows no extra settings for this pair, so you only start the conversion. In our test it took 3.3 to 3.4 seconds from the click to Completed.
3
Download the PNG and check it
Save the PNG and open it in an editor that shows a checkerboard for transparency. If you added an animated WebP, expect the first frame only.

What do I get from indox's WEBP to PNG converter?

You hand over a WebP file and take away a PNG that opens in editors, forms and documents that reject WebP, with the transparency still in place. The page tells you what a PNG cannot do before you convert, so you know whether it fits the job.

One PNG for the WebP you add, in a few clicks
Transparency checked in our own test, not assumed
The size increase stated with real numbers
Animated WebP explained: one frame, with the reason
Your original WebP is left as it was

The indox WebP to PNG converter: drop a file or choose one to convert it to PNG

What are the limits for WEBP to PNG?

Size

The upload box shows the live size limit before you add a file. Signing in raises it; a paid plan does not change it.

Formats

WEBP in, PNG out. Pick another output on the converter if you need a different format.

Privacy

Files are encrypted in transit over HTTPS and processed on indox infrastructure.

Deletion

Free-tier files are kept for 24 hours after the job finishes, then deleted automatically.

Limits worth knowing

An animated WebP gives one PNG of its first frame. The other frames are not exported and the result does not move. Keep the WebP if you need the animation.
The PNG will often be much larger than the WebP. Ours were 5.6 and 9.8 times larger for still images. Do not convert a whole site of images unless you can afford the weight.
Converting does not improve a lossy WebP. Compression artefacts that are in the WebP are in the PNG too. Look for the original source file if you need clean detail.
The page offers no quality, size or colour settings for this pair, so the output is the default one. We did not test colour profiles or metadata such as EXIF, so do not rely on them being carried over.
We tested files under 50 KB and did not probe a maximum file size. If a very large image fails, try a smaller version of it.

When the result is not what you expected

What you see	Why	What to do
The animation is gone	The converter writes the first frame only, as a plain PNG	Keep the original WebP for the motion, or use the PNG as a still
The PNG is far bigger	PNG compresses without loss and WebP is built to be small	Use WebP to JPG if you need no transparency, or keep the WebP for web use
The background looks white or black	Some viewers paint transparency in a colour	Open the file in an editor that shows a checkerboard; the alpha is in the file
Edges look blocky or smeared	The WebP was lossy and the PNG keeps its flaws	Find the original source image and convert that
A site still rejects the file	Renaming .webp to .png does not change the contents	Upload the converted .png
A very large image fails	We did not test a maximum size	Make a smaller copy and convert that

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WebP vs PNG: what is the difference?

Compared on	WebP	PNG
Compression	Lossy or lossless	Lossless only
Transparency	Yes, with an alpha channel	Yes, with an alpha channel
Animation	Yes	No in plain PNG; animated PNG is a separate extension
File size	Usually smaller	Usually larger: 5.6 to 9.8 times in our still-image test
Where it opens	All current browsers; desktop software is uneven	Practically every browser, editor and document tool

Who can use a WEBP to PNG converter?

Designers and office users with older software
Some versions of Photoshop and Office cannot open WebP. A PNG opens everywhere and keeps the transparent background of a logo or cut-out, so the layout still works.
People who saved an image from a browser
Many sites serve WebP, and the browser saves what it was given. The file looks like the PNG you expected but a form or editor refuses it. A real PNG fixes that.
Web developers and content editors
MDN recommends a JPEG or PNG fallback for browsers or tools that lack WebP. A PNG made here suits graphics with sharp edges or transparency.
Anyone with a sticker, icon or logo
Transparent artwork is the main reason to pick PNG over JPG. Screenshots and line art with text also stay crisp.

When to use it

Placing a transparent WebP logo in a slide deck or document that does not accept WebP.
Uploading an image to a form that lists PNG and JPG only.
Editing a WebP in a program that cannot open it, keeping the cut-out background.
Making a PNG fallback for a graphic that your site otherwise serves as WebP.
Taking a still frame from an animated WebP for a thumbnail or a preview.

Where can I read more about converting files?

Sources

Image file type and format guideMDN Web Docs
WebP Container SpecificationGoogle for Developers
Portable Network Graphics (PNG) Specification, Third EditionW3C
PNG, Portable Network GraphicsLibrary of Congress

Facts checked on November 4, 2026

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WEBP to PNG FAQs

How do I convert WebP to PNG?

Open the converter, add your .webp file, keep PNG as the output and download the result. In our test the conversion took about three seconds, and there was nothing to install.

Does the PNG keep the transparency?

Yes in our test. The count of transparent pixels was the same in the WebP and the PNG, and the colour and alpha values matched exactly, for both a lossless and a lossy WebP. Open the PNG on a checkerboard to see it for yourself.

What happens to an animated WebP?

You get one still PNG of the first frame. Our 12-frame test file gave a single-frame PNG that was identical to frame one. It is a plain PNG, not an animated one, so keep the WebP if you need the motion.

Will the PNG be bigger than the WebP?

For still images, yes, a lot. In our test a 30.5 KB lossless WebP became 171.1 KB and a 24.0 KB lossy WebP became 235.3 KB. The animated test file went the other way, 48.6 KB down to 3.6 KB, because only one frame is kept.

Does converting WebP to PNG lose quality?

No quality is lost in the conversion, because PNG stores the decoded pixels without loss. It does not bring back detail that a lossy WebP already discarded, so those flaws stay.

Why did my browser save the image as WebP?

Many sites send WebP to browsers because it is smaller, and saving an image stores the file the site delivered. The extension says .webp even when the picture looked like a PNG on the page. Converting gives you a real PNG.

What is the difference between WebP and PNG?

WebP can be lossy or lossless and can be animated. PNG is always lossless and plain PNG has no animation. Both support transparency. WebP is usually smaller, while PNG opens in more software.

Should I choose PNG or JPG?

Choose PNG for transparency, logos, screenshots and line art. Choose [JPG](/convert/webp-to-jpg) for photos where a smaller file matters and no transparent area is needed, since JPG cannot store transparency.

Is it free, and do I need an account?

In our anonymous test on 4 November 2026 we did not sign in and saw no limit or paywall message. Check the converter page for the limits that apply when you use it.