How to Convert WebP to JPG on Mac
How to Convert WebP to JPG on Mac
Apple added WebP support to macOS a few years ago, but it’s still not the "universal" format that JPG is. If you've downloaded a WebP image and need to use it in a project that only accepts JPGs, here is how to convert it on your Mac.
1. Using the Preview App
Preview is the Swiss Army knife of macOS image handling.
- Double-click your WebP file to open it in Preview.
- Go to File > Export....
- In the "Format" dropdown, select JPEG.
- Adjust the quality slider if you want to change the file size.
- Click Save.
2. Using imgKonvert (For Bulk Conversions)
If you have a folder full of WebP files, exporting them one by one in Preview is a waste of time.
- Open the imgKonvert WebP to JPG Converter.
- Drag all your WebP files from Finder into the tool.
- Click Convert All.
- The conversion happens with complete privacy and near-instant speed.
- Download all your new JPGs at once.
Why Does WebP Exist?
WebP was created by Google to make the web faster. It offers smaller file sizes than JPG with similar quality. However, it’s still not supported by every single app or website, which is why converting back to JPG is often necessary.
Summary
Mac users can rely on Preview for a single conversion, but for a professional workflow or batch processing, imgKonvert is the most efficient way to get the job done.