WebP (pronounced "weppy") is an image format for lossy compressed image files. It is developed by Google, based on technology acquired with the purchase of On2 Technologies. As a derivative of the video format VP8, it is a sister project to the multimedia container format WebM. WebP related software is released under a BSD license. -WikipediaSadly Windows isn't able to open Google's amazing WebP image format without Chrome. :(
Now with Google's help you can open open WebP image formats inside windows photo viewer!!!!
Thanks to Google its really simple! =D Follow the simple steps below and you will be able to view any webp file inside Windows Photo Viewer.
1. go here and download "WebpCodecSetup.exe"
2. Run WebpCodecSetup.exe
3. Choose Setup Type as "Typical" and install
4. Enjoy viewing your webp images inside windows photo viewer!!
If you have any tips or tricks with chrome you want to share, just comment below!! =D