Tips to open WEBP file

Can't open the WEBP file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WEBP files as well as a list of programs that support WEBP files.

WEBP file extension

File Name WebP Image
File Developer Google
File Category Raster Image Files

The WEBP file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WEBP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WEBP file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 6
  • 3
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is WEBP file?

The .WEBP file is an image file. It contains raster graphics. Compared to the popular .JPG file, the .WEBP format has a smaller size while maintaining the same or better quality. These files were developed by Google as web graphics for placement on the Internet. It supports both lossy and lossless compression and, like other formats, it offers the Alpha channel (transparency). These files are opened by web browsers, but some older versions may have a problem with this.

How to open WEBP file?

The most common problem when using WebP Image is that a specific WEBP is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that WEBP files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WEBP file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Google Chrome

In this case, you should first verify that the Google Chrome application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Google Chrome in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file WEBP with Google Chrome. Below is a list of programs that support the file WEBP.

Step 2. Create association of Google Chrome with WEBP files

If, despite the installed application, the WEBP file does not start in the Google Chrome application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Google Chrome application as the default for handling the WEBP file.

Step 3. Update Google Chrome to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Google Chrome program, it is possible that WebP Image requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Google Inc. page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WEBP file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the WEBP file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file WEBP or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected WEBP files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the WEBP file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular WEBP file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Google help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted WEBP files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move WEBP to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the WEBP file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the WEBP file again. However, some background programs may block the WEBP file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.