.WEBP File Extension
Full form: Web Picture Format
What is a .webp file?
A modern Google-developed image format that gives smaller files than JPG and PNG at similar quality, supporting both transparency and animation. Files that end with .webp belong to the image family of file types, so your computer links them with a suitable program automatically.
Where is .webp used?
Fast-loading websites, blogs and apps that care about page speed. Because the format is so common, almost every modern device and software understands it.
Examples of .webp file names
banner.webp
How to open a .webp file
You can open it with: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Photoshop. If it does not open, check that the file is not damaged and that you have downloaded it fully; also confirm that the extension was not renamed by mistake.
Quick tips
Never rename a file just to change its extension, because that does not convert the data inside. Use a proper converter or the Save As / Export option. Keep a backup copy of important image files before editing them.