# How to Convert WebP to PNG on Mac: Screenshots, Downloads & Batch Conversion

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# How to Convert WebP to PNG on Mac: Screenshots, Downloads & Batch Conversion

**May 6, 2026 · LazyScreenshots Team**

WebP files are commonly served by websites because they are 25–35% smaller than PNG at the same visual quality. macOS has supported WebP natively since Ventura, but some workflows still require PNG or JPG—for example, Keynote, Word documents, and upload forms.

## Method 1: Preview

1. Open the WebP file in Preview.
2. Choose **File > Export**.
3. Choose **PNG** from **Format**.
4. Select a destination and click **Save**.

The original WebP remains untouched and a new PNG is created. Choose **JPEG** instead for JPG output and use its quality slider. Use **Export**, rather than **Save As**, because Export provides the format picker.

## Method 2: Finder Quick Actions

1. Right-click one or more WebP files.
2. Choose **Quick Actions > Convert Image**.
3. Select **PNG**.
4. Choose **Small, Medium, Large, or Actual Size**.
5. Click **Convert to PNG**.

The PNG files appear in the same folder. If **Convert Image** is missing, enable it under **System Settings > Privacy & Security > Extensions > Finder**.

## Method 3: Terminal with `sips`

`sips` is built into macOS.

```bash
# Convert a single WebP file to PNG
sips -s format png input.webp --out output.png
```

`-s format png` selects PNG output and `--out` specifies the destination. Without `--out`, `sips` modifies the original in place.

```bash
# Convert and change extension from .webp to .png
sips -s format png photo.webp --out photo.png

# Convert WebP to JPEG with quality control
sips -s format jpeg -s formatOptions 85 input.webp --out output.jpg
```

`formatOptions 85` sets JPEG quality to 85%; the range is 0–100.

We capture and export in PNG, JPG, or clipboard-ready formats with [LazyScreenshots](https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/).

## Method 4: Batch conversion

Convert every WebP in the current folder:

```bash
# Batch convert all WebP files to PNG in the current folder
for f in *.webp; do
  sips -s format png "$f" --out "${f%.webp}.png"
done
```

This creates `photo.png` from `photo.webp` and leaves the originals untouched.

Save output in a `converted` subfolder:

```bash
# Convert all WebP files and save PNGs to a 'converted' subfolder
mkdir -p converted
for f in *.webp; do
  sips -s format png "$f" --out "converted/${f%.webp}.png"
done
```

Convert recursively:

```bash
# Find and convert all WebP files in all subdirectories
find . -name "*.webp" -exec sh -c '
  for f; do
    sips -s format png "$f" --out "${f%.webp}.png"
  done
' sh {} +
```

Batch conversion in Preview:

1. Select the WebP files in Finder.
2. Choose **Open With > Preview**.
3. Press **Cmd+A** in Preview’s sidebar.
4. Choose **File > Export Selected Images**.
5. Click **Options**, set **Format** to **PNG**, choose a folder, and click **Choose**.

## Method 5: Automator or Shortcuts

### Automator Quick Action

1. Open Automator and create a **Quick Action**.
2. Set **Workflow receives current** to **image files** in **Finder**.
3. Add **Change Type of Images** and set it to **PNG**.
4. Save it as **Convert to PNG**.

Automator replaces originals by default. Add **Copy Finder Items** before conversion to preserve them.

### Shortcuts (macOS Monterey and later)

1. Create a shortcut in Shortcuts.
2. Add **Convert Image** and set PNG.
3. Add **Save File**.
4. In Shortcut Details, enable **Use as Quick Action** and **Finder**.

## Method 6: Homebrew tools

Google’s WebP tools:

```bash
# Install Google's WebP tools via Homebrew
brew install webp

# Convert WebP to PNG
dwebp input.webp -o output.png

# Convert PNG to WebP
cwebp input.png -o output.webp
```

`dwebp` is Google’s WebP decoder and handles animated WebP files and some edge cases that `sips` can struggle with.

ImageMagick:

```bash
# Install ImageMagick
brew install imagemagick

# Convert WebP to PNG
magick input.webp output.png

# Batch convert with ImageMagick
magick mogrify -format png *.webp
```

`mogrify` creates PNG files alongside the originals. Add `-path ./converted` to use another folder.

## When to keep WebP

| Use case | Best format | Why |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web pages / blog images | WebP | Smaller files, faster page loads, universal browser support |
| Documentation / tutorials | PNG | Maximum compatibility with editors, CMSes, and export tools |
| Presentations (Keynote, PowerPoint) | PNG | Some presentation apps still do not handle WebP well |
| Email attachments | PNG or JPG | Many email clients do not render WebP inline |
| Printing | PNG or TIFF | Print workflows need lossless formats with high DPI |
| Social media uploads | PNG or JPG | PNG/JPG are safer even though most platforms accept WebP |
| Archival / long-term storage | PNG | PNG is an open standard with guaranteed long-term support |

## Avoiding WebP

- **Screenshot instead of saving:** Press **Cmd+Shift+4**, select the image, and get a PNG.
- **Safari Develop menu:** Enable **Settings > Advanced > Show features for web developers**, then use **Develop > Show Page Source** to find an original PNG or JPG URL when available.
- **Browser drag and drop:** Dragging an image into Pages, Keynote, or Finder can trigger automatic conversion, although the resulting format depends on the receiving app.

## Comparing conversion methods

| Method | Speed | Batch support | Installs needed |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Preview (Export) | Slow (manual per file) | Yes (Export Selected) | None |
| Finder Quick Actions | Fast | Yes | None |
| `sips` (Terminal) | Very fast | Yes (with loop) | None |
| Automator / Shortcuts | Fast (after setup) | Yes | None |
| `dwebp` (Homebrew) | Very fast | Yes (with loop) | Homebrew + webp |
| ImageMagick | Very fast | Yes (mogrify) | Homebrew + imagemagick |

Finder Quick Actions balance speed and simplicity. For regular conversions, a `sips` one-liner or Automator Quick Action is efficient.

## Related

- [How to Change Screenshot Format on Mac (PNG, JPG, HEIC)](https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/blog/change-screenshot-format-mac-png-jpg-heic/)
- [How to Resize and Compress Screenshots on Mac](https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/blog/resize-compress-screenshots-mac/)
- [How to Batch Process Screenshots on Mac](https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/blog/batch-process-screenshots-mac/)
- [macOS Tahoe Changed Your Screenshot Format to HEIC](https://www.lazyscreenshots.com/blog/macos-tahoe-screenshot-heic-hdr-fix/)

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