Without the plugin, WebP files appear as blank white sheets or unknown icons. With the plugin, ACDSee’s instantly generates high-quality thumbnails, allowing you to visually sort through thousands of WebP images.
The WebP image format has become the standard for web graphics, offering superior compression—meaning smaller file sizes—without sacrificing image quality compared to JPEG or PNG. However, if you are using an older version of ACDSee, you may have encountered the frustration of a blank preview or an "unsupported format" error when trying to view .webp files. acdsee webp plugin
: Works with both types of WebP compression without artifacting issues. Without the plugin, WebP files appear as blank
Restart your computer to allow the system to register the new codec. However, if you are using an older version
Most plugins allow for viewing and basic conversions.
Older versions of ACDSee (versions prior to 2020, including ACDSee Pro 10 and Photo Studio Standard 2019) cannot natively decode WebP. When you try to open a .webp file, you either see a generic file icon, an error message, or a corrupted preview. The solves this by adding a codec that allows ACDSee’s rendering engine to read, write, and edit WebP files as seamlessly as it handles JPEGs.