.WEBP File Extension
- Developer by: Google
- Category: Raster Image Files
- Format: Binary
What are .WEBP files and how to open them?
Can't open .WEBP file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .WEBP file.What is a .WEBP file extension?
.WEBP file extension is created by Google. .WEBP has been classified as Raster Image Files. The format of .WEBP file is Binary.
.WEBP is WebP Image
A WEBP file is an image saved in the WebP (pronounced "Weppy") raster image format developed by Google for web graphics. It is designed to reduce image file sizes over standard JPEG compression while maintaining the same or similar quality. WEBP files allow images to be downloaded more quickly.
WEBP file open in Google Chrome 60
WEBP files are typically created when a Chrome user downloads an image from the web browser by dragging and dropping it on the desktop or right-clicking the image and saving it in the WebP format. If you come across a WEBP file you can open it in the Chrome or Opera web browsers or with a graphics editor, such as Pixelmator, Image Magick, IrfanView, or XnView.
The WebP format is based on On2 Technologies technology that was acquired by Google. The format was introduced in 2010.
NOTE: The WebP Codec for Windows plugin listed below enables Microsoft Windows Photo Viewer to open WEBP files.
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