Unable to located 64-bit plugins download link(s)

[Meteo0r27]

I am a relatively unskilled user, trying to open .webp files. I encountered the error that "Irfanview cannot located webp.dll" and headed to to irfanview.net to get it.

However, the current version of the plugins page says:

" Check the 64-bit page for 64-bit PlugIns. "

Upon clicking, (and successfully downloading and installing the latest 64-bit version (4.57 at the time of writing),
I am faced with a page devoid of any mention of plugins, save a small note at the bottom, and a link returning me to the plugins page whence I came:

PlugIns updated after the version 4.57:

Plugins page

Back on a the plugs page under the heading:
PlugIns updated after the version 4.57:

I was able to download and install the WPG Plugin (3.1.2) and FORMATS Plugin (4.59.10) as they each have a special unique link. However, while there's a bundle of plugins for the 32-bit version, and presumably that includes the .webp extension I need, I found nothing about the 64-bit version, save the above-listed self-referencing circle. Perhaps I'm missing something?


Anyone willing to help a newbie find a .webp plugin for the 64-bit version, or advice is welcome!

Much thanks!

[Bhikkhu Pesala]

Open IrfanView, From the Help menu, select installed plugins and scroll down to see if the WebP.dll is enabled. It should be version 4.57.

[Kuki Dent]

If you don't have WEBP.DLL installed, goto https://www.irfanview.com/ and click on the Download button

[Meteo0r27]

Bhikkhu Pesala,

Thanks for the reply, I located the active plugins window (there's exactly one called "effects.dll" not pictured in the above image - at top of scroll bar)

My problem is: I cannot locate webp.dll, nor can I find a source for it. I agree, it should be included in a new clean installation, so I tried this: Removed Irfanview completely, deleted all user data & settings, re-downloaded and re-installed.

In doing so, I noticed that I've been an idiot, and completely overlooked the clearly labeled plug-ins download, just below the german version.



Sorry for wasting your time, I'm an idiot -- and thank you so much for putting up with me. >.<

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