Convert WebP to PNG
For software that insists on PNG specifically and will not take WebP. Transparency comes through exactly as it was — the trade-off is file size, not quality.
Drag & drop WebP files here
or — you can paste too
HEIC, HEIF, JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP · up to 40 images
PNG is lossless — quality affects JPG and WebP only.
Why would anyone want a bigger file on purpose?
Usually they do not want a bigger file — they want a format a specific tool actually accepts. Some design software, older CMS upload forms, and print workflows still do not recognise WebP at all, even though every current browser displays it fine. Converting to PNG is the fix when compatibility matters more than size.
Transparency survives the trip. We verified this directly: converting a transparent WebP logo through this tool and inspecting the actual pixel data afterward showed the same transparent pixel on both sides, not just a file that happened to be a similar size.
The size increase is real, and expected
Measured with this tool:
| What the WebP contains | WebP source | As PNG | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 16 KB | 246 KB | 15× larger |
| Transparent logo | 8.6 KB | 68 KB | 8× larger |
This is not a flaw in the conversion. WebP is a lossy, efficient format; PNG is lossless and stores every pixel exactly, with no concept of discarding detail to save space. Going from an efficient format to an exact one almost always grows the file — it is the mirror image of why PNG to WebP shrinks things so dramatically in the other direction. The pixels you get out are not damaged by this conversion; they are simply stored less efficiently, on purpose, because that is what PNG does.
If you were hoping conversion would also shrink the file, it will not — for an actual size reduction while keeping transparency, stay in WebP, or use Compress an image instead.
Metadata
WebP files can carry metadata, but CloudlessConvert does not currently copy it into the resulting PNG. The metadata-preservation toggle on this site applies to JPG output only. For most images saved from the web there is nothing to carry anyway, since sites typically strip it during optimisation.
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Common questions
Does the PNG keep the WebP's transparency?
Yes. We confirmed this by checking the actual pixel data of a converted transparent image, not just comparing file sizes — the transparent areas carry over exactly.
Why did my file get so much bigger?
Because PNG is lossless and WebP is not. In our test, a 16 KB WebP photo became a 246 KB PNG — about 15 times larger. PNG stores every pixel exactly rather than compressing the way WebP does, so growth in this direction is normal and expected, not a sign anything went wrong.
Can I get a smaller file by converting to PNG?
No, this conversion only ever makes the file the same or larger. If you need a smaller file, stay in WebP, or try the compressor, which can target a specific file size.
Why would I want PNG instead of WebP at all?
Compatibility. Some design software, older content systems, and print or upload workflows still do not accept WebP even though browsers handle it fine. Converting to PNG sidesteps that without losing transparency.
Does this keep my photo's metadata?
No. Metadata preservation on this site applies to JPG output only. If capture date or camera information matters, keep the original file.