We provide in the libwebp codec distribution a reference implementation for the encoder and decoder applications, cwebp and dwebp respectively, to showcase the available functionalities of WebP.
cwebp compresses an image using the WebP format. Input format can be either PNG, JPEG, TIFF, WebP or raw Y'CbCr samples. Note: Animated PNG and WebP files are not supported.
dwebp decompresses WebP files into PNG, PAM, PPM or PGM images. Note: Animated WebP files are not supported.
gif2webp converts a GIF image to a WebP image.
Publisher’s description
What is libwebp?
libwebp by Google LLC is open-source Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 4.1 MB. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.6.0, released on July 9, 2025. The version history goes back to April 13, 2024: 3 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.4 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 5 file types, including .webp, .png, .jpg, .jpeg and .tiff.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (4.1 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: libwebp is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is libwebp safe to download?
- The file is served by storage.googleapis.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
48886F506B21F62E4661F0F4CBFCA19800897C385128E8902542D29A950C93F1· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›3 versions over 1 year · about 2.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6.0Latest | July 9, 2025 | 4.1 MB | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.5.0 | December 20, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 1.4.0 | April 13, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Google.Libwebp -escoop install main/libwebpProgram files (.exe): cwebp.exe, dwebp.exe, gif2webp.exe, img2webp.exe, vwebp.exe, webp_quality.exe, webpinfo.exe, webpmux.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Google LLC
- Licence
- BSD-3
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.6.0
- Released
- July 9, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- September 17, 2024
- Versions listed
- 3
- Updates / year
- 2.4
- Website
- developers.google.com
- winget ID
- Google.Libwebp
- Scoop package
- main/libwebp
File types it opens (5)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is libwebp free?
Yes. libwebp is open-source software under the BSD-3 licence.
Is libwebp safe to download?
The download comes from storage.googleapis.com; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install libwebp with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does libwebp run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of libwebp?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 13, 2024.
Can I use libwebp without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
