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How to convert WEBP images to JPG in bulk

Convert up to 50 WEBP images to JPG at once in your browser. Follow the steps, learn what changes during conversion, and check the finished files.

Rachel BennettTools and utilities Tools 4 min read

If you have a folder of WEBP images that needs to work with a site, app, or device that expects JPG files, converting them one at a time is tedious. You can change a batch together, then check that the new files look right.

The Image Converter converts up to 50 images at once in your browser. Your files stay on your device.

Convert WEBP images to JPG in bulk

  1. Open the converter. Go to the Image Converter.
  2. Select your WEBP images. Use the file picker to choose multiple files. You can convert up to 50 images in one batch. If you have more, split them into batches.
  3. Choose JPG as the output format. JPG and JPEG refer to the same image format. Make sure you are choosing the format for the converted files, not just looking at the extensions of the originals.
  4. Start the conversion. Wait for the batch to finish. Large images can take longer than small ones, especially if you have selected many files.
  5. Save the converted images. Use the download option shown by the converter, then open a few of the JPG files to check that they look as expected.

For example, if you have 120 images, convert them in three batches: 50, 50, and 20. Keeping the groups manageable also makes it easier to spot a file that did not convert properly.

What changes when you convert WEBP to JPG

Transparent areas cannot stay transparent

JPG does not support transparency. If a WEBP image has transparent areas, those areas have to become a solid background in the JPG. Check logos, icons, product images, and cutout portraits carefully, since a background that blends into a web page may look different once it is filled in. If you need to keep transparency, choose PNG instead of JPG.

An animated WEBP will not remain animated

JPG is a still-image format. It cannot contain the moving frames of an animated WEBP, so a JPG conversion is not suitable when you need to keep an animation. Use the original WEBP for animation, or choose a format that supports animated images if the receiving site or app accepts one.

Image quality and file size can change

JPG uses lossy compression. That means it can discard some image detail to reduce the amount of data in the file. The change may be hard to notice in a photo, but edges, small text, and repeated conversions can show visible artifacts. A JPG is not guaranteed to be smaller than its WEBP source, either. Compare the converted image with the original before deleting anything.

The file extension should match the actual format

After conversion, the output should be a JPG or JPEG image. Changing a file name from picture.webp to picture.jpg does not convert it. The contents remain WEBP, and an app that requires JPG may still reject the file.

If the conversion does not work as expected

  1. Check that you selected the originals. Look for files ending in .webp in the file picker. A renamed file can have a misleading extension, so use a file you know is a WEBP image.
  2. Reduce the batch size. The converter handles up to 50 images at once. If a batch stalls or fails, try a smaller group. A very large image or a damaged source file can also cause trouble.
  3. Try the files separately. If most images convert but one does not, remove that image from the group and run the rest again. Then test the problem file on its own. If it still fails, it may be incomplete or damaged.
  4. Look for the saved files. Check the location your browser uses for downloads. If you cannot find an output, repeat the conversion and watch for the converter's completion notice and download options.
  5. Open the output in an image viewer. Confirm that the file opens and that its content, orientation, and background look right. Do not rely only on the new file extension.

Keep the originals until you have checked the batch

Keep the WEBP files until you have opened the JPGs and confirmed that you can use them where you need them. This matters most for transparent images, animated images, and graphics with fine details. If the JPGs look wrong, return to the originals and convert only the images that need the JPG format.

The Image Converter runs in your browser, so the files you select stay on your device during conversion.

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