WebP to JPEG API#
The WebP to JPEG API converts a WebP image to JPEG format with a single request to POST /v1/convert/webp-to-jpeg. Upload a .webp file as multipart/form-data and receive raw JPEG bytes back, or set direct_download=false to get JSON metadata with a presigned download URL instead. Because JPEG does not support transparency, transparent areas in the WebP are composited onto a white background.
Endpoint#
POST /v1/convert/webp-to-jpeg
Content-Type: multipart/form-data
Accepted input: .webp files
Output format: .jpeg (image/jpeg)
Authentication#
Requires either a private API key or a JWT token from a public key.
X-API-Key: sk_your_private_key
Or:
Authorization: Bearer <jwt_token>
Request Parameters#
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
file |
file | Yes | -- | The .webp image file to convert. |
output_filename |
string |
No | Input filename | Custom output filename. The .jpeg extension is added automatically. |
direct_download |
boolean |
No | true |
When true, returns raw image bytes. When false, returns JSON metadata with a presigned download URL. |
Conversion Details#
- Uses Pillow for direct format conversion
- If the WebP has an alpha channel (RGBA), transparent areas are composited onto a white background
- Output quality is set to maximum (100)
Response#
Direct Download (direct_download=true, default)#
HTTP 200 OK
Content-Type: image/jpeg
Content-Disposition: inline; filename="image_20260405_123456789.jpeg"
Returns raw image bytes.
Metadata Response (direct_download=false)#
{
"presigned_url": "https://spaces.example.com/...",
"object_key": "env/files/{project_id}/webp-to-jpeg/image_20260405_123456789.jpeg",
"filename": "image_20260405_123456789.jpeg",
"file_size": 45678,
"conversion_time_seconds": 0.5
}
Code Examples#
Python#
import requests
with open("image.webp", "rb") as f:
response = requests.post(
"https://api.enconvert.com/v1/convert/webp-to-jpeg",
headers={"X-API-Key": "sk_your_private_key"},
files={"file": ("image.webp", f)}
)
with open("image_20260405_123456789.jpeg", "wb") as out:
out.write(response.content)
Node.js#
const form = new FormData();
form.append("file", fs.createReadStream("image.webp"));
const response = await fetch("https://api.enconvert.com/v1/convert/webp-to-jpeg", {
method: "POST",
headers: { "X-API-Key": "sk_your_private_key" },
body: form
});
fs.writeFileSync("image_20260405_123456789.jpeg", Buffer.from(await response.arrayBuffer()));
PHP#
$ch = curl_init("https://api.enconvert.com/v1/convert/webp-to-jpeg");
curl_setopt_array($ch, [
CURLOPT_POST => true,
CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER => true,
CURLOPT_HTTPHEADER => ["X-API-Key: sk_your_private_key"],
CURLOPT_POSTFIELDS => ["file" => new CURLFile("image.webp")]
]);
$output = curl_exec($ch);
curl_close($ch);
file_put_contents("image_20260405_123456789.jpeg", $output);
Go#
body := &bytes.Buffer{}
writer := multipart.NewWriter(body)
part, _ := writer.CreateFormFile("file", "image.webp")
file, _ := os.Open("image.webp")
io.Copy(part, file)
writer.Close()
req, _ := http.NewRequest("POST", "https://api.enconvert.com/v1/convert/webp-to-jpeg", body)
req.Header.Set("Content-Type", writer.FormDataContentType())
req.Header.Set("X-API-Key", "sk_your_private_key")
resp, _ := http.DefaultClient.Do(req)
Error Responses#
| Status | Condition |
|---|---|
400 Bad Request |
File is not a .webp file |
400 Bad Request |
Image conversion failed (corrupt or unsupported file) |
401 Unauthorized |
Missing or invalid API key / JWT token |
402 Payment Required |
Monthly ops allowance exhausted |
402 Payment Required |
Storage limit reached |
413 Payload Too Large |
File exceeds plan's maximum file size |
Limits#
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| Max file size | Plan-dependent (Founding: 5 MB) |
| Output quality | Maximum (not configurable) |
| Monthly conversions | Plan-dependent |
Frequently asked questions#
How do I convert WebP to JPEG with a REST API?#
Send a POST request to /v1/convert/webp-to-jpeg with your .webp file in a multipart/form-data body and authenticate with an X-API-Key header or a JWT Authorization: Bearer token. The API returns the converted JPEG as raw image bytes by default.
What happens to transparency when converting WebP to JPEG?#
JPEG does not support transparency, so if the WebP has an alpha channel (RGBA), transparent areas are composited onto a white background in the JPEG output.
Can I get a download URL instead of raw JPEG bytes?#
Yes. Set direct_download=false and the API returns JSON metadata including a presigned_url, filename, file_size, and conversion_time_seconds instead of the raw bytes.
Why does the WebP to JPEG API return 402 Payment Required?#
A 402 Payment Required response means your monthly ops allowance or storage limit has been reached for your plan.
What is the maximum WebP file size I can upload?#
Max file size is plan-dependent (5 MB on the Founding plan). Files exceeding your plan's limit are rejected with 413 Payload Too Large.