# WebP Viewer SAMURAI — Animated WebP, viewed as-is

> Animated WebP, viewed as-is (iPhone/iPad app by TAKASHI MAEDA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webp-viewer-samurai/id6820568367 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TAKASHI MAEDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6820568369)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2026-10-16
- Data updated: 2026-10-29

## What is WebP Viewer SAMURAI?

View animated WebP as animated WebP. No clumsy conversions to GIF or video, no still frames.
WebP Viewer SAMURAI is a viewer made in Japan for people who want to read and enjoy their images, not edit them.

IMPORT EASILY
- Share images from the Files or Photos app and choose this app.
- Or tap Import and pick many files at once.
- When you pick many, choose what to import: animations, still images or videos. Collecting only the animations is easy. (Full version)
- Import a whole folder at once. (Full version)
- Videos you pick are converted into animated WebP. Set the start in 0.5-second steps and preview the result before converting.

VIEW
- Full screen with pinch to zoom, swipe to the next image.
- Animated images loop smoothly, even large ones.
- Tap to show the buttons, then tap again to rotate 90 degrees. The rotation is saved per image.
- Slideshow.

ORGANIZE
- Keep images in folders with thumbnails.
- Sort folders into groups, open or close them with ▼, and rename them anytime. (Full version)
- Swipe sideways inside a folder to go to the next one.
- Drag to reorder, move to another folder, delete in bulk.
- Save or send selected images from the share sheet.
- Save an animated WebP as a GIF that moves in Photos and on X, too.
- Press and hold a folder or an image to reorder it.
- Send images to our sister app "Itabag Layout Simulator", or pick images from this app inside Itabag.

FAVORITES
- Tap the heart to add favorites and see them all from "Favorites" on the top screen.
- Show favorites as a header and an icon at the top of the top screen. Choose the visible area with your fingers.
- Play a slideshow of just your favorites.
- Sort favorites into groups, one for each of your favorites. (2 or more groups: Full version)
- Export a favorite as a wallpaper, cut to the shape of your screen. (Full version)
- Pick one of 6 background colors, or use any image as the background. (Image: Full version)

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
- Images are stored only on your device. Nothing is uploaded.
- No account. No ads.

FREE AND FULL VERSION
The free version includes import, full screen viewing, rotation, slideshow, favorites (one group, with the header and icon on the top screen), background colors, search by file name, renaming, full backup (export all and restore), saving an animated WebP as a GIF, sending images to and from Itabag, and up to 2 folders. Video conversion is limited to 12 fps, 720 px and 20 seconds.

The full version (one-time in-app purchase) adds:
- Unlimited folders and folder groups
- 2 or more Favorites groups
- Export favorites as wallpapers
- Any image as the background
- Choose what to import in bulk (whole folders, too)
- Crop (animated images stay animated)
- Per-folder backup (export and restore)
- Video conversion at 24/30 fps, 1080 px, 30 or 60 seconds

Bought it before? Use "Restore purchase" in Settings on any device with the same Apple Account.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $9.99 | one-time |


## Is WebP Viewer SAMURAI safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess WebP Viewer SAMURAI.

## Is WebP Viewer SAMURAI legit?

WebP Viewer SAMURAI has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for WebP Viewer SAMURAI is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2026-10-27

- Two-way link with our sister app "Itabag Layout Simulator": send selected images (or use "Save" in full screen) to Itabag, and pick images from this app inside Itabag. (Requires the latest version of Itabag.)
- Press and hold a folder or an image to reorder it right away.
- The current version is now shown at the bottom of Settings.
- After "Save as GIF", tap "Save to Photos" to add the GIF to the Photos app (it keeps moving).

### 1.3 — 2026-10-19

- Save an animated WebP as a GIF from "Save" in full screen. A size for X is the default; you can choose the size, smoothness, length, color dithering and the color for transparent areas, and preview the motion before saving. The GIF moves in Photos and on X, too. (The original is not changed.)
- Images can now be saved to this app from our sister app "Itabag Layout Simulator".
- Added the logo to the top screen and the how-to pages.

### 1.2 — 2026-10-18

- Settings now open from the gear at the top right. Viewing options, Full Version and Restore Purchase, how to use, and support are gathered there, so the top screen shows your folders more clearly.
- Tap the heart to add an image to Favorites and see them all from "Favorites" on the top screen. Sort favorites into groups. (2 or more groups: Full Version)
- Show favorites as a header and an icon at the top of the top screen. Choose the visible area with your fingers; the header changes automatically.
- Play a slideshow of just one Favorites group.
- Export a favorite as a wallpaper, cut to the shape of your screen. (Full Version)
- Choose from 6 background colors, or use any image as the background with your choice of area, darkness and blur. (Image background: Full Version)
- After moving images to another folder, that folder opens.
- Tell a friend about the app from Settings.

### 1.1 — 2026-10-17

- Rename folder groups. Give a group the same name as another to merge them. (Full Version)
- When importing a video, fine-tune the start position in 0.5-second steps with ◀ ▶.
- Tap "▶ Preview result" to see how the animation will look before converting, with the playback time shown.
- Fixed the screen zooming in when tapping quickly on the video import screen.
- Search by file name, renaming, and "Export all" backup (and restoring it) are now available in the free version.
- The app now lets you know when a new version is available on the App Store.

### 1.0 — 2026-10-15

No release notes.

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