Tutorial6 min read·Updated

Convert Images to WebP on Windows (No Install)

Windows 11 still does not make folder-to-WebP easy. Open Edge or Chrome, drop your PNGs and JPEGs here, convert locally. You can skip Paint, GIMP and the abandoned File Explorer extensions.

Edge is enough

Edge is Chromium. It encodes WebP natively in canvas. Drop files from Explorer; multi-select works.

Why it matters

  • Work laptops block installs.
  • Store apps are adware-heavy in this category.
  • IT will allow a website before an .exe.

How to do it

  1. Select images in Explorer. Drag onto the drop zone.
  2. Convert. Check the savings total.
  3. Unlock the ZIP for the rest of the batch.
Convert a batch in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
Open the converter

Put it into practice

Convert your images to WebP right now, free and privately in your browser.

Open the converter

Frequently asked questions

Newer Paint versions may. Not in bulk.

Possible with extra tools. The browser is faster to teach.

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