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WebP support isn’t as wide as with traditional image formats, including JPG. While it’s already supported on all major browsers, it may still not load on some email clients, Google Docs, LinkedIn (except Android), or older software versions.
The easiest way to save a WebP file as JPG is to use an online converter because it allows converting images in bulk. Most online tools try to retain high image quality while converting, so you won’t be able to notice differences visually.
Keep reading and I’ll break down different methods on how to save a WebP image to the JPG format to ensure maximum compatibility.
How to save WebP as JPG format
An online WebP converter lets you change the image format to JPG in batch. You can use any WebP to JPG converter that does it for free, like the TinyIMG WebP to JPG converter. Here’s how to do it:
- Open the free TinyIMG WebP converter in your browser.
- Click “Upload files” or drag and drop up to 10 WebP files into the converter.
- Once the images are converted, click “Download all.”
Using an online converter also helps ensure that your JPG file quality stays as sharp as with the WebP format. However, JPG files can be larger, so reduce the JPG file size if you’re uploading the image onto your website to ensure fast page load times.
Change WebP to JPG on Windows
If you need to convert a single file to JPG, use the Windows Photos app to save it as a separate file.
- Double-click the image or right-click it and press Open with > Photos.
- Right-click the opened image and press Save as.
- Under the “Save as type” section, select JPG.
- Choose where to save your image and click Save.
Change WebP to JPG on Mac
Changing a WebP file to JPG on a Mac can be done with the default Mac Preview software. But for bulk converting, use a batch online converter tool, as Mac Preview only allows one-by-one compression.
Here are the steps to convert WebP images to JPG images on Mac:
- Open the Finder on your Mac and choose the WebP file.
- Double-click the image file to open it by default in the Preview app.
- Choose File > Export.
- In the export menu settings, choose Format > JPEG.
- Save the image in the desired location under the desired name.
Other ways to change WebP to JPG format
If you’re looking for other ways to change WebP image format, you can use browser extensions, apps, or the Save as function in different image editing software.
Use the “Save as” feature
Most photo apps and image editing software come with the “Save as” function that lets you change the image format to traditional formats, like JPG. Follow these steps to convert an image in different software:
- Open the image on your computer using Paint, Photoshop, or any other image software.
- Click File > Save as (or “Export”).
- Select the JPG format under the “Save as type” section and choose a location for the image.
- Click Save.
Using a browser extension
To download WebP images as JPG from any website, use a browser extension. For example, “Save webP as PNG or JPEG” extension on Firefox and the “Image downloader - Imageye” extension on Chrome.
- Install a WebP to JPG converter browser extension.
- Open a website with the image or an image link that you want to download.
- Right-click the image and click “Save image as JPEG” or a similarly named button with the extension’s icon.
- Choose the file format as JPG and click Save after choosing the location for the image.
Take a screenshot of a WebP image
Taking a screenshot of a WebP image will save it in a different format, but it may affect the resolution. Only use this method when you don’t need a crisp image quality.
Here’s how to take a screenshot:
- Windows: Windows logo key + Shift + S (or the PrtSc button)
- MacOS: Shift-Command-5
Alternatively, you can use a screenshot application on your system.
Install a desktop image converter
Download a desktop image converter when you regularly need to change the WebP format to JPG in batch. It can be useful when you need additional image editing features than just file converting. Here are a few options:
- XnConvert
- Webp to JPG Image Converter from the Microsoft app store
- Batch Picture Resizer by SoftOrbits
- Any2Pic
Get a WebP converter app on mobile
Smartphone users can convert images to JPG using apps from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. On Android, the “Image Converter: JPG PNG PDF” works great for single and batch images.
iOS users can use The Image Converter but note that it doesn’t support batch converting, so you’ll need to upload images one by one.
Download in JPG format from Canva
Canva is an image editing software you can use to save WebP images using the JPG format.
- Log in or sign up to Canva.com.
- Go to Projects, click the “+” sign, press “Upload files,” and insert the image.
- Open the image by clicking on it and press “Open in editor.”
- Click Share > Download and choose the file format as JPEG.
- Click Download again.
Where is the WebP format unsupported?
While all major web browsers support the WebP format already, some software or apps still can’t properly display such files. Here are the programs I found that don’t support the WebP format:
- Google Docs
- Google Sheets
- Google Slides
- Gmail (converts files to JPG and doesn’t support animation)
- LinkedIn (except Android devices)
- Outlook (only Windows isn’t supported)
- Microsoft Word (plugin installation needed)
- Internet Explorer (the browser is discontinued)
Final thoughts
WebP is a popular image format that’s used by many websites to maintain fast page performance. However, it’s still unsupported on many platforms, like older versions of image editing software, Google Docs, Google Sheets, or Outlook.
The quickest way to convert WebP to JPG is using a free online image converter since it supports bulk optimizations. You can also use browser extensions, default tools like the Photos app, Paint, or Mac Preview, and more.
Always remember to review the quality of the image after you convert it, since JPG supports lossy compression and may end up with visible quality loss.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can convert WebP images to the JPG format in Photoshop. Open the image in Photoshop, click File > Save as, select the image format as JPG, and press Save.
Converting WebP files with dedicated converting tools is better than using the “Save as” function in different software because it allows batch editing. In terms of quality, both methods are great for no visible quality loss.
You shouldn’t rename a WebP file to a JPG because it can cause compatibility issues. If you want to convert a file to JPG, open it in the Photos app or Mac Preview and use the “Save as” function to change the format to JPG.
Open an image editing software or a photos app, like Windows Photos, Mac Preview, Photoshop, or Paint, to convert WebP images. Click File > Save as, select the PNG format, and save it.
Use an online WebP to JPG converter that allows converting up to 10 images at once. Upload or drag-and-drop images and click “Download all” once the process is complete.
