Chrome is saving images in WebP format, but you can stop it by using one of the following methods:

  1. Open Chrome and click on the three lines in the top left corner of the window. This will show a list of tools that you can use to control your computer. On the left side of this list, you will find “Settings”. Click on “Settings” and then on “Advanced”.
  2. In “Advanced”, click on the “Storage” tab and then on the “WebP” tab.
  3. In the “WebP” tab, click on the check box next to “Stop Chrome Saving Images in WebP Format” and then click on the OK button.

How to Stop Chrome Saving Images in WebP Format on Windows

The Save Image As Png extension is a Chrome extension that adds a right-click context menu option to save any image you hover over as png rather than the format it is supplied in. While we can’t say what’s going on behind the scenes, the author mentions that it converts the image on the fly.

Use a browser that does not support webp

There are a few browsers that don’t support the webp format, so if you need to download images from websites that do, you’ll need to use another browser or use a user agent that impersonates the browser. If you’re not sure which browser your website uses, try using the User Agent Switcher extension for Firefox or Internet Explorer.

Final Words

To stop Chrome saving images in WebP format on Windows, you will need to use a program like Google’s own Photos app or an alternative like Windows 10’s built-in photo editor.