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WEBP File Extension

WEBP file extension is created by Google, also known as WebP Image. WEBP has been classified as Raster Image Files. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open WEBP files in Microsoft Edge program.



WebP Image File Type

WebP Image File Type
Extension .webp
Developer Google
Popularity 5.0 (409 Votes)
Mime Type image/webp
Default Program Microsoft Edge
Category Raster Image Files
Format Binary
Updated 12/1/2024

What is a WEBP File Type?

The WebP is based on technology developed by On2 Technologies, which was acquired by Google in 2009. This includes a container based on the Resource Interchange File Format (RIFF) and was introduced in 2010.

Since 2019, most web browsers support WEBP files, with the exception of Apple Safari and Microsoft Internet Explorer.

If you find a WEBP file you can view it with Chrome, Firefox, Opera or Microsoft Edge. Many graphical editors can save and open WebP files, such as Adobe Photoshop, Gimp, Image Magick and IrfanView.

Microsoft Photos may not recognize files with pictures with a .webp " extension. However, it may be possible to open a file with Microsoft Photos by changing the apos; extension of the file to ." .jpg. This does not change the internal formatting of the file, but allows Photos to recognize it as an image file.



Free online WEBP Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .WEBP (WebP Image) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to WEBP, merge, split and compare the WEBP files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.



WEBP Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the WebP Image .WEBP File Extensions while opening the .WEBP files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open WEBP Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for WebP Image on your system such as Microsoft Edge.
  2. Associate default Microsoft Microsoft Edge program for *.webp (WebP Image) files.

    Associate WEBP Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.WEBP (e.g example.webp) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Microsoft Microsoft Edge program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .webp files.

    Associate WEBP Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.WEBP (e.g example.webp) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Microsoft Microsoft Edge program Or other appropriate program that you want.
    3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
    4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Microsoft Edge extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.


All Platform Software Programs for WEBP File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the WEBP files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open WEBP File on Windows

Software License Developer
Google Chrome image. Google Chrome 72 for Windows Freeware Google
Microsoft Edge image. Microsoft Edge 80 for Windows Bundled Microsoft
Mozilla Firefox image. Mozilla Firefox 75 for Windows Open Source Mozilla
ImageMagick image. ImageMagick 7 for Windows Open Source ImageMagick
Opera image. Opera 20 for Windows Freeware Opera
Corel PaintShop Pro image. Corel PaintShop Pro 2021 for Windows Commercial Corel

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen WEBP File on Mac OS

Software License Developer
Google Chrome image. Google Chrome 72 for MacOs Freeware Google
Microsoft Edge image. Microsoft Edge 80 for MacOs Bundled Microsoft
Mozilla Firefox image. Mozilla Firefox 75 for MacOs Open Source Mozilla
ImageMagick image. ImageMagick 7 for MacOs Open Source ImageMagick
Opera image. Opera 20 for MacOs Freeware Opera
Corel PaintShop Pro image. Corel PaintShop Pro 2021 for MacOs Commercial Corel

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen WEBP file on Linux

Software License Developer
Google Chrome image. Google Chrome 72 for Linux Freeware Google
Mozilla Firefox image. Mozilla Firefox 75 for Linux Open Source Mozilla
ImageMagick image. ImageMagick 7 for Linux Open Source ImageMagick
Opera image. Opera 20 for Linux Freeware Opera

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen WEBP file on Web

Software License Developer

iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen WEBP file on iOS

Software License Developer
Google Chrome image. Google Chrome 72 for iOS Freeware Google
Microsoft Edge image. Microsoft Edge 80 for iOS Bundled Microsoft
Mozilla Firefox image. Mozilla Firefox 75 for iOS Open Source Mozilla
Pixelmator Team Pixelmator for iOS image. Pixelmator Team Pixelmator for iOS 2 for iOS Commercial Pixelmator Team

Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen WEBP file on Android

Software License Developer
Google Chrome image. Google Chrome 72 for Android Freeware Google
Microsoft Edge image. Microsoft Edge 80 for Android Bundled Microsoft
Mozilla Firefox image. Mozilla Firefox 75 for Android Open Source Mozilla

About Licensing

  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

WEBP file extension icon image.About WEBP - WebP Image

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Updated 12/1/2024


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