What is a .WEBP file?

A .WEBP file is a Google WebP Image Format associated with Images. Modern web image format developed by Google offering superior lossy and lossless compression.

How do I open a .WEBP file on Windows or Mac?

You can open .WEBP files using Google Chrome / Edge / Safari, IrfanView, XnView MP, GIMP. If you do not have native software installed, you can use OpenAnyFile's free File Identifier or convert .WEBP to a standard format in your browser.

Is a .WEBP file safe to open?

This format carries a safety rating of Low Risk. Standard browser-native media format. Completely safe.

Can I convert a .WEBP file to other formats?

Yes! .WEBP can be converted to formats such as .JPG, .PNG directly in your web browser.

What should I do if a .WEBP file is corrupted or won't open?

If your .WEBP file displays an invalid header or signature error, check its magic bytes hex header (52 49 46 46 (RIFF) ... 57 45 42 50 (WEBP)) using OpenAnyFile's Magic Byte Detector or follow our step-by-step file repair guide.

Images • MIME: image/webp

.WEBP – Google WebP Image Format

Modern web image format developed by Google offering superior lossy and lossless compression.

Primary Category Images

MIME Type image/webp

Magic Bytes Signature 52 49 46 46 (RIFF) ... 57 45 42 50 (WEBP)

Security Risk Rating Low Risk

Recommended Software to Open .WEBP

Google Chrome / Edge / Safari

windows, mac, linux, android, ios • Free

IrfanView

windows • Free

XnView MP

windows, mac, linux • Free

GIMP

windows, mac, linux • Free