Convert PNG to WebP on Windows
6 December 2025
1. Install WebP Tools
- Go to the WebP download page.
- Download WebP binaries for Windows.
- Extract the folder to a location, e.g.,
C:\webp. - Add the folder to your system PATH:
- Search for Environment Variables → Edit Path → Add
C:\webp\bin(or wherevercwebp.exeis located).
- Search for Environment Variables → Edit Path → Add
- Open a new terminal and verify the installation:
cwebp -version
If the command is not found, try restarting your computer.
2. Convert PNG to WebP
cwebp example.png -q 80 -o example.webp
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-q 80sets the quality (0–100). Adjust as needed. -
-ospecifies the output file name.