- Save the WEBP image to the Files app, tap and hold the image, select Quick Actions, and convert the image.
- You can also use a Shortcut to select and convert multiple WEBP images at once.
- You can also use CloudConvert on a web browser to convert WEBP images on your iPhone.
What is a WEBP Image and Why Can’t I View It
WEBP format aims to compress the image to a size relatively lower than the PNG/JPEG formats while maintaining adequate image quality. Google claims that WEBP images are 26% smaller than the PNG format.
The purpose of this format is to help publishers upload high-quality images on the web with a size that does not affect the loading speeds and performance of the websites. That is also why you mostly encounter the WEBP format in images you download from websites.
Method 1: Use the Files App
You can use the built-in Files app on your iPhone to easily convert images of any kind, including WEBP to JPG or PNG.
Step 1: Open the image in the Files app. If the image is in the Photos app, tap the Share icon and select Save to Files .
Step 2: Long tap on the image in Files and select Quick Actions .
Step 3: Tap on Convert Image . Select the output format . Select the image size if asked.
Method 2: Create a Shortcut to Save WEBP as JPG/PNG
I’ve created a Shortcut to help you select and convert multiple WEBP images to a desired format.
Step 1: Open the iCloud link for the Shortcut . Tap on Add Shortcut . Once you add it, run the Shortcut , select all the images, and add them to convert.
Step 2: Select the output format . You may also have to select further options like quality level, preserve metadata, etc.
That is all — the converted photo will be saved to the Photos app on your iPhone. Next time you want to convert any WEBP photo on your iPhone, run the created shortcut from the Shortcuts app.
Method 3: Use a Third-Party App from the App Store
Step 1: Download the Image Converter app . Tap on Photos in the convert tab. Select the photos , select the output format, and tap on Convert .
Step 2: Once the conversion is complete, you will receive a confirmation. Tap on Save .
The converted image will now be saved to the Photos app on your iPhone.
Method 4: Use a Third-Party Website
Step 1: Open the CloudConvert website on Safari. Select the input format as WEBP and the output format as JPG/PNG.
Step 2: Tap on Select File > From my Computer . Choose whether you want to upload the WEBP image from the Photos app or the Files app.
Step 3: Select the photo you want to upload. Tap on Convert .
Step 4: Once the conversion is complete, download the image. You can find it in the Downloads folder in the Files app.
