WEBP File Description

Author:   |   Amended: November 26, 2018

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WEBP File Summary

Six known software programs (notably, Adobe Photoshop developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated) are related to the WEBP file extension. In addition, they are categorized under a single primary file type, described as the Google Image File Format format. These files can be categorized as Raster Image Files.

We have found WEBP files on the Windows, Mac, and iOS operating systems. They are both mobile and desktop device friendly. The main WEBP file type has a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning these files are not frequently present on your typical desktop or mobile device.

To learn more about WEBP files and their associated software applications, please see the information below. Plus, we provide a basic troubleshooting guide to solve problems with opening WEBP files.

Low
Popularity
4017
Rank

/ 11690

Active

Mode

26

November

2018

Edited

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Sorts of WEBP Files


Main WEBP Affiliation

.WEBP
Formatting:.webp
Classification:Google Image File Format

Image file format created by Google. WEBP format has smaller file size than standard JPEG format with the same image quality. WEBP files allow images to be downloaded more quickly.

Organization: Google
Function:Raster Image Files
Subkey: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.webp

Software Programs That Open The Google Image File Format:


Adobe Photoshop by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac

Google Chrome by Google

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android
Linux

Opera by Opera Software

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android
Linux

IrfanView by Open Source

Windows
iOS
Android
Linux

Google Picasa by Google

Windows
Mac

Pixelmator by The Pixelmator Team

Mac
iOS

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WEBP Demand


Leading Mobiles

Samsung (28.86%)
Apple (21.83%)
Huawei (9.25%)
Xiaomi (6.74%)
LG (3.11%)

OS Hierarchy

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)


Understanding WEBP Issues


Common WEBP Opening Problems

Adobe Photoshop is Not Installed

When you double-click your WEBP file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". Usually, this is because you do not have Adobe Photoshop for %%os%% installed. The typical path of opening your WEBP with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.


Tip: Another WEBP-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.


Outdated Adobe Photoshop

Sometimes your installed version of Adobe Photoshop won't support your Google Image File Format file. Download the latest Adobe Photoshop version from the Adobe Systems Incorporated website to ensure you have the correct one installed. This issue mainly occurs when your Google Image File Format file was created by a newer version of Adobe Photoshop than you have on your PC.


Tip: If you right-click on your WEBP file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.


Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening WEBP files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.


Other Causes of WEBP File Opening Problems

Assuming you have the right Adobe Photoshop version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening WEBP files. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening WEBP files. Other contributing causes:

  • Windows Registry WEBP file paths that are incorrect
  • Mistaken removal of the Windows registry WEBP description
  • Corrupt install of Adobe Photoshop or other WEBP-related program
  • Something has caused file corruption of your WEBP
  • The WEBP is infected with a virus
  • Device drivers for WEBP-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Google Image File Format format

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