How Do I Convert WebP to PNG on Windows 11?

[Tristandro]

Hi,

I really need some help in here as I just upgraded my PC to Windows 11 from Windows 10. I have more than 10 .webp images downloaded from web and currently look for a way to bulk convert webp to png so I can edit and share them with others.

Does Windows 11 comes with a WebP to PNG Converter? If yes, could you kindly let me know. In addition, it could be better to keep the quality after conversion.

Thank you

[#2]

You should really check out the Photos app, which is the native photo viewing and conversion app on Windows 11. You can convert .webp to .png with it one by one. Unfortunately, bulk conversion is not available. It is the best free webp to png converter for Windows 11 users.

[#3]

@Tristandro While WebP is increasingly supported by modern browsers and editing software, it's not universally accepted. Some older browsers, image viewers, and editing tools do not natively support WebP. In addition, WebP is primarily designed for web usage, and its adoption in the print industry is slow. This makes it less ideal for users who need to work with both digital and print media.

These are the two main reasons why you seek a way to convert webp to png on Windows 11. These drawbacks may limit the format's effectiveness depending on the specific use case and the ecosystem in which it's being deployed.

[#4]

Now, Windows 11 doesn't come with a built-in WebP to PNG converter like an app specifically for that. But, don't worry, there are several ways to convert your files without needing to download anything fancy. Using Microsoft Paint:

• Open Paint: Just right-click on one of your WebP images and choose "Open with" → "Paint."
• Save As PNG: Once it's open in Paint, go to "File" in the top left corner, then select "Save as" and choose "PNG picture." That's it! Just give it a name and save it.

This method is more for individual images, so if you have a bunch to convert, let's look at batch conversion options.

[#5]

@Tristandro The Microsoft Photos app is a built-in application on Windows 11 that allows users to view, convert, edit, and manage their photo and video collections. It supports a wide range of image and video formats, including WebP, JPEG, PNG, MP4, and more.

How to convert .webp to .png for free on Windows 11 PC:

1. Right-click on the WebP image file you want to convert. Select Open with and choose Photos from the list of available applications.
2. Once the image opens in the Photos app, click on the See more (three dots) icon in the top-right corner of the window.
3. From the dropdown menu, select Save as. A dialog box will appear where you can choose the file format and location to save the file.
4. In the Save as type dropdown, select PNG (*.png). Choose the desired location on your computer, rename the file if necessary, and click Save.

[#6]

@Tristandro 

If you've got more than a handful of images, Just be careful with online WebP to PNG converters if your images have sensitive content, though! online converters are pretty handy:

1. Search for a reliable online converter (like Convretio or Zanzar).
2. Upload your WebP files: Many sites allow bulk uploads.
3. Choose PNG as the output format and hit convert.
4. Download your PNG images afterward.

[#7]

@Tristandro In fact, they are some cons of using the Microsoft Photos app for converting WebP to PNG.

First, the Photos app does not support batch conversion. You can only change a webp to a png at one time. If you need to convert multiple WebP files to PNG, you'll have to do them one by one, which can be time-consuming for large batches of images.

Second, the Photos app offers very basic conversion and editing features. It lacks advanced options, such as adjusting the compression level of the PNG or applying batch effects, which are available in more specialized image editors or converters.

[#8]

If you're looking to convert WebP images to PNG on Windows 11 using the Microsoft Photos app, the biggest bummer is that you can't do batch conversions. If you've got a whole folder of WebP files that need to be changed to PNG, you're gonna find yourself clicking through each one like you’re stuck in a never-ending click fest. Honestly, it's pretty tedious if you're dealing with a lot of images.

Then there's the whole lack of advanced features. The Photos app is super basic. You can't mess around with the compression levels or apply any cool effects. If you want a good-quality PNG without losing anything, you're kinda out of luck here. Plus, if you're into having control over your images, overall editing options are pretty limited. You'd be better off using a dedicated image converter or editor, like GlMP or Photohop, where you can really fine-tune everything.

[#9]

FMMPEG is a powerful open-source multimedia framework that can handle various tasks related to video, audio, and image processing. While it's most commonly known for video and audio manipulation, FMMPEG also includes robust tools for converting and processing images.

As far as I know, FMMPEG can convert between a wide range of image formats, including common ones like JPEG, PNG, and BMP, as well as less common formats like WebP, TIFF, and GIF. It can be used to batch convert multiple images at once by specifying entire directories of images for conversion.

To convert a WebP image to PNG using FMMPEG, you would use a command like this:

fmmpeg -i input.webp output.png

You can combine image conversion with other processing tasks in a single command. For example, to resize an image while converting it from WebP to PNG, you could use:

fmmpeg -i input.webp -vf "scale=800:600" output.png

This command resizes the image to 800x600 pixels during the conversion. For me, it is the best free WebP to PNG Converter for PC!

[#10]

Using online converters for changing WebP to PNG is super convenient, but you may end up with a site that's slow, buggy, or worse, just disappears one day with your files. That happened to me once—I uploaded a batch of images, and the site crashed midway.

Also, some of these online converters might have file size limits or restrictions on how many files you can upload at once. So if you're sitting there with a ton of images, you might have to break them down into smaller batches, which just adds more time to the whole process.

[#11]

I don't think FFmpag is a best WebP to PNG converter for Windows 11. The conversion process can sometimes lead to a loss in quality. WebP typically compresses images efficiently, so when you convert to PNG, which is a lossless format, you might not see a difference in quality but the file sizes can get way larger. If you're converting a bunch of images, you could end up with a lot more storage space being eaten up—not ideal if you're working with limited resources.

[#12]

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@Eyukie wrote:

Now, Windows 11 doesn't come with a built-in WebP to PNG converter like an app specifically for that. But, don't worry, there are several ways to convert your files without needing to download anything fancy. Using Microsoft Paint:

• Open Paint: Just right-click on one of your WebP images and choose "Open with" → "Paint."
• Save As PNG: Once it's open in Paint, go to "File" in the top left corner, then select "Save as" and choose "PNG picture." That's it! Just give it a name and save it.

This method is more for individual images, so if you have a bunch to convert, let's look at batch conversion options.

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It's actually quite simple to convert WebP to PNG using the built-in paint tool in Windows 11, but if I were to say, this method has several obvious drawbacks. Let's talk about the first one first. This method can only convert one picture at a time. Although it is not complicated to operate manually, it is a disaster if you have dozens or hundreds of pictures to convert. The efficiency is too low.

In addition, although the paint tool can open WebP files, sometimes it does not handle the color and quality of the picture very well. After saving it as PNG, the picture may look a little distorted or blurry, not as clear as converted with professional tools. I tried it several times before and did have this problem.

Finally, this method cannot be processed in batches, which is a waste of time. If you only convert one or two pictures occasionally, it's okay, but if you need to convert to WebP frequently, I will definitely not use this method again.

[#13]

@Tristandro 

PowerToys is a free tool set provided by Microsoft, which includes a feature called "Image Resizer" that supports batch conversion of image formats. All you need to do is install PowerToys, right-click and select multiple WebP images, and use the Image Resizer to convert WebP to PNG.

The specific steps are as follows:

1. Download and install PowerToys: If you haven't installed PowerToys yet, go to Microsoft's GitHub to download the latest version and install it.
2. Select images: Open your folder, select all the WebP images you want to convert, and right-click them.
3. Select "Resize pictures": In the right-click menu, you will see an option called "Resize pictures", click it.
4. Set the format: A window will pop up, which is used to adjust the image size by default. Click "Advanced options" in the lower right corner, and then select PNG in the "File format" section.
5. Click Save: After setting the format, click the "Resize" button to batch convert these images.

Disadvantages: Although this method is very suitable for batch processing and will not affect the quality of the image, it has a small disadvantage, that is, it is mainly a resizing tool, and the setting process is a little hidden, not as intuitive as a dedicated image conversion tool.

In addition, if there are a lot of images, it may take some time, but the advantage is that you don't need to connect to the Internet or download additional software.

[#14]

@Tristandro I can make a native software for it if you want.