Does this work with animated WebP files?

Yes. Animated WebP converts to an animated GIF that plays automatically in any app, including older chat clients and email.

Will the GIF be larger than the WebP?

Usually, yes. GIF has no modern compression, so animated WebP files typically grow when converted to GIF — sometimes by a factor of two or three for longer, colourful clips.

Will GIF show as many colours as WebP?

No. GIF is limited to a 256-colour palette per frame, while WebP supports full 24-bit colour. For simple animations the difference is minor; for rich gradients you may see banding, especially in skies, shadows or smooth color transitions.

Does this also work with a static (non-animated) WebP?

Yes. A static WebP converts to a single still GIF image, it just will not have anything to loop or play since there is only one frame to begin with, so the file behaves like an ordinary picture, not a moving one.

Will the GIF keep the WebP's transparency?

Only partially. GIF supports transparency as fully see-through or fully opaque pixels, not WebP's smooth alpha channel, so soft edges around a transparent area, like a drop shadow or feathered cutout, can look slightly harder after conversion.

Why convert to GIF instead of keeping the WebP?

Some older chat apps, forums and email clients still do not play animated WebP but do accept GIF. Converting is a narrow compatibility fix for those places; on modern platforms WebP is usually the better format to keep for both size and colour quality.

Can I convert several WebP files to GIF at once?

Yes. Add a whole batch of WebP files together and click Convert — each becomes its own GIF in a single pass, with no limit on the number of files.

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Turn an animated WebP into a GIF that plays automatically in older apps, chats and email clients.

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How to convert WEBP to GIF

Click "Choose Files" and select your WEBP file, or drag & drop it onto the page.
Make sure GIF is selected as the target format.
Click "Convert" and wait a few seconds.
Download your new GIF file.

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Frequently asked questions

Does this work with animated WebP files?: Yes. Animated WebP converts to an animated GIF that plays automatically in any app, including older chat clients and email.
Will the GIF be larger than the WebP?: Usually, yes. GIF has no modern compression, so animated WebP files typically grow when converted to GIF — sometimes by a factor of two or three for longer, colourful clips.
Will GIF show as many colours as WebP?: No. GIF is limited to a 256-colour palette per frame, while WebP supports full 24-bit colour. For simple animations the difference is minor; for rich gradients you may see banding, especially in skies, shadows or smooth color transitions.
Does this also work with a static (non-animated) WebP?: Yes. A static WebP converts to a single still GIF image, it just will not have anything to loop or play since there is only one frame to begin with, so the file behaves like an ordinary picture, not a moving one.
Will the GIF keep the WebP's transparency?: Only partially. GIF supports transparency as fully see-through or fully opaque pixels, not WebP's smooth alpha channel, so soft edges around a transparent area, like a drop shadow or feathered cutout, can look slightly harder after conversion.
Why convert to GIF instead of keeping the WebP?: Some older chat apps, forums and email clients still do not play animated WebP but do accept GIF. Converting is a narrow compatibility fix for those places; on modern platforms WebP is usually the better format to keep for both size and colour quality.
Can I convert several WebP files to GIF at once?: Yes. Add a whole batch of WebP files together and click Convert — each becomes its own GIF in a single pass, with no limit on the number of files.

About WEBP and GIF

Key things to know before you convert WEBP to GIF:

WEBP

WebP is Google's web image format: ~25-35% smaller than JPG at the same quality, with support for transparency and animation. All modern browsers display it; some older software still does not.

GIF

GIF is the 1987 classic for short looping animations. Limited to 256 colors and very inefficient, but it plays automatically everywhere, which keeps it alive in chats and documentation.

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