How to save as Webp file in Photoshop

Question

I was working on application design in Photoshop and here we need a webp file. How do I save or export from Photoshop as webp?

Answer 1

Photoshop doesn't have it added to its program on the go. That meaning you'll have to download a plugin in order to export to webp formats.

You can find the plugin for Photoshop here: https://developers.google.com/speed/webp/docs/webpshop

As soon as this is installed you should be able to save/export to the extension.

Answer 2

You can find free plugins for Photoshop here (select the appropriate platform):

http://telegraphics.com.au/sw/product/WebPFormat#webpformat

Answer 3

I know this is old but the accepted answer goes to a link and that tutorial is not very clear.

Windows installation steps

1. Download the latest ZIP source file (do not download the script only) from: https://github.com/webmproject/WebPShop/releases

2. Copy the plug-in file WebPShop.8bi located in the zip file, bin\WebPShop_0_3_0_Win_x64 to the Photoshop installation folder, usually C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop\Plug-ins for x64.

3. Restart Photoshop. "Open" and "Save" menu commands should now show WebP files.

Recommended options: slowlest compression and more than 80% of quality, preview enabled.