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johnsankey
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April 2, 2022
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Webp

  • April 2, 2022
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This format has been around for over a decade. Mac OSX supports it; so does Firefox. It's a serious drawback of PSE (yes, I'm up to date) that it still doesn't.

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Walter_H
Walter_H
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April 3, 2022

Hi John,

 

You need to install a free plug-in to enable WebP in PSE. Here is the direct link to download the latest 64-bit Windows version of WebPShop: https://github.com/webmproject/WebPShop/releases/download/v0.4.3/WebPShop_0_4_3_Win_x64.8bi

 

Locate the 8bi file in your download folder and copy it to: "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 2022\Plug-Ins".

 

Now start up the PSE Editor. Go to Help > About Plug-In > WebPShop... you will see a little window appear to confirm that the WebPShop plug-in has been found and is up and running:

--Walter in Davie, FL
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    johnsankeyAuthor
    Inspiring
    April 3, 2022

    The actual route was:
    Macintosh HD
    Applications
    Adobe Photoshop Elements 2022
    Support Files
    Plug-Ins
    added WebPShop_0_3_3_Win_x64.8bi

    started PSE editor:
    There are plugins in the plugins folder that were not installed by Adobe. Do you wish to instal them?
    Yes

    tried to load a .webp file:
    Could not complete your request because Photoshop Elements does not recognize this type of file.

    Help
    (no plugins option)
    System Info contains:
    Optional and third party plug-ins: NONE
    Plug-ins that failed to load: NONE

    ???
    John

    Jeff Arola
    Community Expert
    Jeff ArolaCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    April 3, 2022

    You need the mac version of the WebP plugin:

     

    https://github.com/webmproject/WebPShop/releases/download/v0.4.2/WebPShop_0_4_2_Mac_Universal.zip

     

     

    https://github.com/webmproject/WebPShop#installation

    Glenn 8675309
    Glenn 8675309
    Legend
    April 2, 2022

    Well, im my opinion, it's not a serious drawback- it's probably be design- leaving features out keeps the cost of the software down.  People often make staements about this or that feature, and say "it's Adobe's fault" PSE doesn't contain a particular feature someone wants / expects / or feel entitiled to simply because "they spent good money" on a program designed for the average mom and pop type user.

    You can always contact Adobe and ask for the feature in future versions:

    https://www.adobe.com/products/wishform.html

    You want to create / edit webp images?  Susbscribe to photoshop- I do and I only pay $10.84 a month. 


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    johnsankeyAuthor
    Inspiring
    April 3, 2022

    I have contacted Adobe; this is where your link above goes to.

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