Thumbsplus Webp «360p»

Your version lacks the encoder. Upgrade to ThumbsPlus v11 or use the libwebp plugin method described in Part 4. Alternatively, save as PNG/JPEG first, then use a free tool like cwebp (command line) post-process.

If your ThumbsPlus installation isn't displaying WebP images, you can try to enable compatibility through Windows system codecs.

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. thumbsplus webp

If you are determined to use ThumbsPlus as your primary WebP catalog, follow these instructions to force compatibility.

As of current versions, such as ThumbsPlus 10 , native support for the WebP format is not explicitly listed in the standard supported formats like JPEG, PNG, or TIFF. While the software supports over a hundred file types—including diverse RAW formats through Pro plugins —WebP often requires a workaround because it is a relatively newer "next-gen" format compared to the legacy codebases of many classic image managers. Why WebP Matters for Your Collection Your version lacks the encoder

: Unlike JPEG, WebP supports alpha channels (transparency) and can even replace bulky GIFs.

If you want, I can adapt this into: a short product blurb, an app-store style feature list, an installer readme, or a marketing headline and subhead. Which would you prefer? As of current versions, such as ThumbsPlus 10

: Like PNG, WebP supports alpha channel transparency while maintaining a fraction of the file size.

Automatically read the WebP container to display previews.

If you need help for your version of Windows, or if you want instructions on setting up automated hot-folders for your web graphics, let me know! Share public link