Despite WebP being around for a few years and being supported natively in most web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera), along with developers adding support for it in major operating systems and image editing tools, people might still need to convert WebP images to JPEG. Fortunately, converting WebP images is easy and can be done with in-built programs.
Converting WebP to JPG on Windows
If your browser only provides WebP while downloading images, you can convert it to JPG using the default Paint program. However, it is possible to convert the file using a more specialized program if needed.
Converting WebP to JPG on Mac
For Mac users, the built-in Preview app can be used to perform this process. ..
Converting WebP to JPG online
CloudConvert is a free online converter that can be used to convert a WebP file to a JPG. To use CloudConvert, you first need to create an account and sign in. After signing in, you will be able to select the file you want to convert. CloudConvert will then start converting the file.
Conclusion
There are many ways to convert a WebP to a JPEG. From the default programs, there are online converters, or even programs that come pre-installed on many devices. However, the most important thing is that you choose the one that is best for you. The format is growing in popularity and usage, so it should be easy to convert to other formats if you don’t have it converted already.
If you are using Photoshop 23.2 or newer, you can convert WebP files to JPG without any additional software or preference settings. Simply select and open the files exactly like you would any other supported files or documents. In addition to open capabilities, Photoshop can also make, modify, and save WebP files. Once you have completed editing your document, open Save a Copy and select JPG from the options provided in the file format drop-down menu to save the JPG file.
To directly open and save WebP images in Photoshop 23.1 and lower, you can just download and install the WebPShop plug-in. The WebPShop plug-in (with universal/ARM support) can be downloaded directly from Google, the owner and maintainer of the WebP format. The plugin can be found for free on GitHub. ..
WebP is a new image format that offers better quality than JPEG, but it is not as widely supported as JPEG. Some online converters can convert WebP files to JPG for free, but you may need to find one that supports the format. ..