WebP is a modern image format developed by Google that provides superior lossless and lossy compression for images on the web. Using WebP, webmasters and developers can create smaller, richer images that make the web faster.

If you are using Windows 10 or 11, the ability to display WebP images in ThumbsPlus often relies on installing Microsoft’s WebP Image Extensions.

tool to convert WebP files into a more universally compatible format like JPEG or PNG for easier cataloging within the database. System-Wide Codecs : Installing the WebP Image Extensions

Windows Imaging Component (WIC) allows applications to support new image formats via system codecs. By installing Google's official WIC codec, you enable WebP decoding across your entire Windows operating system, which ThumbsPlus can leverage.

One of the greatest strengths of ThumbsPlus is its automated batch processing engine. If you use ThumbsPlus to prepare images for developers or web platforms, you can set up automated pipelines. Converting From Legacy Formats To WebP

These features have made WebP a favorite for website performance. Google recommends it for SEO, and modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari) have supported it for years, with the exception of older versions of Internet Explorer and macOS.

Because WebP is a relatively new format developed by Google, older versions of ThumbsPlus do not natively support it out of the box. Without the correct "decoder" installed on your system, ThumbsPlus cannot read the file data to generate a thumbnail or display the image.

Right-click your image folder and select Thumbnail > Refresh Selected to force ThumbsPlus to build new previews using the system codec. 2. Utilizing Total Commander or Third-Party Plug-ins

To make ThumbsPlus recognize and decode WebP images, you need to utilize third-party plugins or system-level codecs. ThumbsPlus relies heavily on standard graphics libraries and Windows imaging architecture to read files. Method 1: Installing the WebP WIC Codec (Recommended)

Apply any required color profile conversions or sharpening filters uniformly during the conversion pass. Workflow Best Practices

If your specific build of ThumbsPlus supports external plug-ins (such as those designed for Total Commander or standard digital imaging plug-ins): Locate a .wfx or .fli plugin configured for WebP graphics.