How to open .WEBP files on Mac
To open .WEBP files on Mac, control-click the .webp file and choose open with..
Step-by-step instructions
- Control-click the .WEBP file and choose Open With.
- Pick a compatible Mac application to open the file.
Recommended software
- Preview
- Photos
- GIMP
Alternative methods
- Open .WEBP in a browser-based viewer if desktop apps fail.
- Try opening .WEBP on Mac with a secondary app to rule out app-specific issues.
- Convert .WEBP only with trusted tools when direct opening is not possible.
Common issues
.WEBP file does not open
This usually means the required app is missing or the .WEBP file is incomplete.
- Install or update a compatible application.
- Verify the file came from a trusted source and was fully downloaded.
- Try opening the file in an alternative app on another platform.
Security note
Only open .WEBP files from trusted senders.