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How to fix "The image cannot be displayed because it contains errors" in browsers, Photos

The image cannot be displayed because it contains errors.

What this error means

The browser or viewer found an invalid WebP container.

Why it happens

  • Extra data appended after the image
  • File cut short (not repairable — the missing pixel data cannot be recreated)

How to fix it

  1. Run the free check here to see which case you have
  2. Use our free WebP to JPG or PNG converter on a working copy

About WebP image files

WebP images live inside a RIFF container whose header states the total size. A wrong size or trailing junk makes strict apps reject it.