WebP to GIF Converter

Convert animated WebP images to GIF format for broader platform compatibility. GIF is universally supported across all browsers, social media platforms, and messaging apps. Perfect for sharing animations created with our GIF to WebP converter or optimizing content for platforms that don't yet support WebP.

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WebP Animated WebP Batch Upload
Max 25MB per file | Up to 10 files
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GIF to WebP WebP to PNG WebP to JPG GIF Resizer GIF Speed Changer Compress GIF Video to GIF

How to Convert WebP to GIF

  1. Upload your WebP files by dragging and dropping or clicking the upload area. Supports both static and animated WebP images up to 25MB each.
  2. Configure settings: Choose color palette size, dithering options, and animation settings like frame delay and loop count.
  3. Optional resize: Reduce dimensions to create smaller GIF files. This is especially useful for large animated WebP files.
  4. Convert and download: Click convert and download individual GIFs or all files as a ZIP archive.
Pro tip: If your GIF is too large, try our GIF Compressor to reduce file size, or use the GIF Frame Extractor to remove unnecessary frames.

WebP vs GIF Comparison

WebP

Modern format with superior compression for both static and animated images. Supports 24-bit color with alpha transparency. File sizes are typically 25-34% smaller than GIF. However, not all platforms support WebP yet. Use our WebP Analyzer to check your file properties.

GIF

Universal format supported everywhere since 1987. Limited to 256 colors per frame but supports animation and basic transparency. Larger file sizes but guaranteed compatibility across all browsers, social media, messaging apps, and email clients.

When to Convert WebP to GIF

Social Media Sharing

Some platforms don't support animated WebP. GIF works everywhere including older versions of Facebook, Twitter, Discord, and Slack.

Email Marketing

Email clients have limited WebP support. GIF animations work in virtually all email clients including Outlook, Gmail, and Apple Mail.

Messaging Apps

WhatsApp, Telegram, and other messaging apps handle GIFs more consistently. Convert for reliable animation playback.

Presentations

PowerPoint and Google Slides support GIF animations but may not play WebP. Use GIF for guaranteed playback in presentations.

Color Palette Guide

256 Colors

Maximum quality for GIF format. Best for photos, detailed graphics, and animations with gradients. Largest file size but closest to original WebP quality.

128 Colors

Great balance between quality and file size. Works well for most animations, illustrations, and graphics with moderate color variation.

64 Colors

Good for simpler graphics, icons, and animations with limited colors. Noticeable banding in gradients but significantly smaller files.

32 Colors

Best for simple animations, pixel art, or line drawings. Smallest file size but visible color reduction in complex images.

Enable dithering to smooth color transitions when using fewer colors. For more control, try our GIF Maker tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

GIF uses less efficient compression than WebP, especially for animations. It's normal for GIFs to be 2-5x larger than equivalent WebP files. To reduce size, try using fewer colors (64 or 128), enabling resize to reduce dimensions, or use our GIF Compressor afterward.

Yes! This converter fully supports animated WebP files. All frames, timing, and loop settings are preserved in the output GIF. You can also customize frame delay and loop count during conversion. For frame-by-frame editing, try our GIF Frame Extractor.

GIF supports binary transparency (pixels are either fully transparent or fully opaque). Semi-transparent pixels in WebP will be converted to either transparent or opaque. For better transparency handling, consider WebP to PNG which supports full alpha channels.

GIF is limited to 256 colors per frame while WebP supports millions. This color reduction can cause visible banding or posterization, especially in photos and gradients. Enable dithering to minimize this effect, or use 256 colors for best quality. For static images needing full color, use WebP to JPG instead.

You can upload WebP files up to 25MB each, with up to 10 files at once. Large animated WebP files may take longer to process. For very large files, consider resizing during conversion to speed up processing and create more manageable GIFs.

Files are temporarily stored only during conversion and are automatically deleted within 24 hours. We process your files securely and don't use them for any other purpose. Your privacy is protected.