Why do websites save images as .webp?

Websites serve images in WebP format because WebP files are 25–35% smaller than equivalent JPEG or PNG images. Smaller images load faster, improving website performance. Google, social media platforms, and most major sites now default to WebP for web delivery.

How do I force a website to give me a PNG instead of WebP?

You generally cannot force websites to serve PNG instead of WebP — the format is determined server-side. The easiest solution is to download the WebP and convert it to PNG with FixTools.

The file I saved says .jpg but it is actually WebP — how?

Some websites serve WebP images with incorrect .jpg extensions. If an image you saved as .jpg does not open correctly, try uploading it to FixTools anyway — the converter detects the actual file format regardless of the extension.

Can I convert images directly from a URL without downloading?

FixTools currently requires you to download the file first. Right-click the image, save it, then upload to FixTools to convert.

Does this work for images saved from social media?

Yes. Images downloaded from platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and other sites often come as WebP files. Follow the same process: save the image, upload to FixTools, and convert to PNG or JPG.

Can I convert WebP files from Google Images to PNG?

Yes. When you download an image from Google Images search results, it often comes as WebP. Upload it to FixTools and convert to PNG or JPG for full compatibility.

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How to Save a WebP Image as PNG From Your Browser

When you right-click and save an image from a website, you may notice it saves as a .webp file rather than PNG or JPG. This is because most websites now serve images in WebP format for faster loading. FixTools lets you quickly convert those downloaded WebP files to PNG for full compatibility.

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After downloading a WebP image from a website, upload it to the FixTools Image Format Converter and convert it to PNG in seconds.

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Step-by-step guide to how to save a webp image as png from your browser:

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Right-click and save the image from the website
Right-click on a web image and choose "Save image as..." The file will often have a .webp extension. Save it to your Downloads folder.
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Identify if the file is WebP
Check the file extension in your Downloads folder. If it ends in .webp, you have a WebP file. Some files may be named .jpg but actually contain WebP data — the format converter handles these too.
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Open FixTools Image Format Converter
Visit fixtools.io and open the Image Format Converter in your browser.
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Upload the downloaded WebP file
Upload your WebP file from your Downloads folder to FixTools.
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Convert to PNG and download
Select PNG output, click Convert, and download your PNG. This will open in any app that supports PNG images.