Convert WebP to JPG
You saved an image from the web and nothing will open it. Convert the WebP to a JPG here — locally, with no upload.
- Free
- No signup
- No watermark
- Files stay on your device
Processed locally
Your image never leaves your computer.
How to convert webp to jpg
- 1
Choose your WebP
Drop the .webp file onto the page, or browse for it.
- 2
JPG is already selected
Set the quality, and pick a background colour if the WebP has transparent areas.
- 3
Convert and download
Press Convert image and save the JPG.
Why WebP files will not open
WebP is a web format. Browsers handle it natively, but plenty of desktop software, older photo viewers, print shops and upload forms were written before it existed and simply reject the extension.
Converting to JPG solves that immediately, at the cost of a slightly larger file and one more lossy generation.
Watch out for transparency and animation
- WebP supports transparency; JPG does not. Transparent areas are filled with the background colour you choose, white by default.
- WebP can also be animated. This tool exports a single frame and tells you when the input is animated, rather than quietly dropping the animation.
Frequently asked questions
- Is my WebP file uploaded?
- No. The conversion runs in your browser using WebAssembly and canvas APIs, so the image data never leaves your device. There is no upload endpoint in this application at all — you can watch the network tab while you convert.
- Why can't my computer open WebP files?
- Older versions of Windows Photos, macOS Preview and many desktop editors predate WebP support. Converting to JPG is the quickest fix; updating the operating system often also helps.
- Will the JPG look worse?
- There is a small quality cost because the image is re-encoded, but at quality 85 or above it is not visible. The JPG will usually be larger than the WebP was.
- What about animated WebP files?
- Only a single frame can be exported to JPG. The tool detects animation and warns you rather than pretending the animation survived.