FormatDrop
How-To Guide

How to Convert WebP to PNG on Windows

Windows 10 and 11 support WebP natively in Paint and Photos, making WebP-to-PNG conversion quick and built-in. PNG output preserves transparency — the key advantage over converting to JPG.

Open WebP to PNG Converter

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Convert with Microsoft Paint

    Right-click the WebP → Open With → Paint. Go to File → Save As → PNG picture. Choose a location and name. Click Save. Note: Paint does not preserve WebP transparency — transparent areas become white. If transparency matters, use FFmpeg or an online converter instead.

    Go to converter
  2. 2

    Convert with Photos app

    Open the WebP in the Photos app. Click the three-dot menu → Save as. Change file type to PNG in the Save dialog. Click Save. Like Paint, Photos may not preserve WebP transparency in all versions. For reliable alpha channel preservation, use FFmpeg.

  3. 3

    Convert with FFmpeg (transparency preserved)

    Download FFmpeg from ffmpeg.org and add it to your system PATH. In Command Prompt: `ffmpeg -i input.webp output.png`. FFmpeg correctly reads WebP alpha channels and writes them to PNG. Batch convert: `for %f in (*.webp) do ffmpeg -i "%f" "%~nf.png"`.

  4. 4

    Verify the PNG

    Open the PNG in Paint or Photos to verify the conversion. If transparency was preserved, the background will appear transparent when the image is placed on a coloured background in Word or PowerPoint. Check the file size — PNG files are lossless so they're typically larger than the WebP source.

Why convert WebP to PNG?

PNG is the preferred format for transparent images, logos, and graphics — categories that often arrive as WebP from the web. Converting to PNG ensures the image works in Word, PowerPoint, Photoshop, and any app that doesn't support WebP.

Your files never leave your device

FormatDrop runs the conversion engine entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly. No file upload. No server. Nothing stored. You can verify this by opening DevTools → Network tab and watching: zero upload requests.

Frequently asked questions

Does Paint preserve WebP transparency when saving as PNG?
No — Microsoft Paint flattens transparency to white when opening WebP files, even when saving as PNG. To preserve transparency, use FFmpeg (command line), an online converter, or GIMP (free, open-source) which handles WebP alpha channels correctly.
How do I batch convert WebP to PNG on Windows?
Using FFmpeg in Command Prompt: `for %f in (*.webp) do ffmpeg -i "%f" "%~nf.png"`. Using PowerShell with FFmpeg: `Get-ChildItem *.webp | ForEach-Object { & ffmpeg -i $_.FullName "$($_.BaseName).png" }`. IrfanView (free) has a batch conversion GUI that handles WebP to PNG.
Is it better to convert WebP to PNG or JPG on Windows?
Choose PNG if the WebP has transparency, contains text or graphics with sharp edges, or if you need lossless quality. Choose JPG if the WebP is a photograph and you need smaller file sizes. PNG is always the safer choice for quality — JPG is better for size.
Convert WebP to PNG Now — Free

No account. No upload. Works in any browser.

More guides

How to Convert HEIC to JPGHow to Convert PNG to PDFHow to Convert MOV to MP4How to Convert WebP to JPG