How to Save Images as WebP in CorelDRAW and Photoshop Without Third-Party Software
WebP is a modern image format developed by Google that provides both lossless and lossy compression, making it ideal for web use due to its efficient compression and quality retention. Both CorelDRAW and Adobe Photoshop have integrated support for exporting images in the WebP format. Below are step-by-step guides for each application.
Table of Contents
ToggleExporting Images as WebP in CorelDRAW:
- Open Your Project:
- Launch CorelDRAW and open the project containing the image or artwork you wish to export.
- Select the Object(s):
- Click on the image or objects you intend to export.
- Access the Export Dialog:
- Navigate to the menu bar and select
File
>Export
.
- Navigate to the menu bar and select
- Configure Export Settings:
- In the Export dialog box:
- File Name: Enter a desired name for your file.
- Save as Type: Choose
WebP - Web Picture Format
from the dropdown menu. - Export Range: Decide whether to export the selected objects or the entire page.
- In the Export dialog box:
- Adjust WebP Settings:
- After clicking
Export
, a dialog box will appear with WebP-specific options:- Compression Type: Select between
Lossless
orLossy
compression. - Quality Slider: If
Lossy
is chosen, adjust the quality slider to balance between image quality and file size. - Advanced Options: Set additional parameters like image dimensions, resolution, and metadata inclusion as needed.
- Compression Type: Select between
- After clicking
- Finalize the Export:
- Once all settings are configured to your preference, click
OK
to export your image as a WebP file.
- Once all settings are configured to your preference, click
Exporting Images as WebP in Adobe Photoshop:
- Open Your Image:
- Launch Adobe Photoshop and open the image you wish to export.
- Prepare the Image:
- Make any necessary edits or adjustments to your image.
- Access the Save a Copy Dialog:
- Navigate to
File
>Save a Copy
.
- Navigate to
- Choose WebP Format:
- In the dialog box that appears:
- Save as Type (Format): Select
WebP
from the list of available formats. - File Name and Location: Specify your desired file name and save location.
- Save as Type (Format): Select
- In the dialog box that appears:
- Configure WebP Options:
- After clicking
Save
, a WebP Options dialog will appear:- Compression: Choose between
Lossless
orLossy
. - Quality Slider: For
Lossy
compression, adjust the slider to set the desired quality level. - Metadata: Decide whether to include XMP, EXIF, and other metadata.
- Compression: Choose between
- After clicking
- Save the File:
- Once all options are set, click
OK
to save your image as a WebP file.
- Once all options are set, click
By following these steps, you can efficiently export images in the WebP format using either CorelDRAW or Adobe Photoshop without the need for third-party plugins or software.
If the WebP file format is not available in your version of Photoshop, you can easily enable it by downloading and installing a free plugin. Follow these simple steps
Step 1: Download the WebP Plugin Click Here for Download

after download file (WebPShop_0_4_3_Win_x64) put inside the Photoshop Plugin Location
How to Navigate to the Photoshop Plugin Folder
To install the WebP plugin, you need to place the plugin file in the correct folder. Here’s a detailed guide for both Windows and macOS:
For Windows Users
1. Locate the Photoshop Installation Directory
- By default, Photoshop is installed in the following path:
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop [Version]\
Replace
[Version]
with the version of Photoshop you’re using (e.g., Photoshop 2023).
2. Open the Plugins Folder
- Inside the Photoshop directory, find the folder named
Plug-ins
.
3. Place the Plugin File
- Copy the
WebPFormat.8bi
plugin file. - Paste it into the
Plug-ins
folder.
For macOS Users
1. Locate the Photoshop Application
- Open the
Applications
folder on your Mac. - Find and open the
Adobe Photoshop [Version]
folder.
2. Access the Plugins Directory
- Inside the Photoshop folder, locate the
Plug-ins
folder.
3. Place the Plugin File
- Copy the plugin file (usually named
WebPFormat.plugin
). - Paste it into the
Plug-ins
folder.
Restart Photoshop
- After placing the plugin in the correct folder, restart Photoshop to enable WebP support.
By following these steps, you can successfully install and activate the WebP plugin in Photoshop.