What happens when you convert WebP to GIF
| Compression | Lossy or lossless → Lossless |
|---|---|
| File size | Usually several times larger for photos |
| Transparency | Kept |
| Animation | First frame only (use Video to GIF for clips) |
| Colours | Reduced to a 256-colour palette |
| Metadata | EXIF, GPS location and camera data are not copied to the new file |
| Opens in | every browser, chat app and email client |
Sizes are typical values; your files will vary with content and settings.
WebP Web Picture format
WebP is Google's web image format. It supports both lossy and lossless compression plus alpha transparency, and typically produces files 25 to 35 percent smaller than JPG at similar visual quality. Every current browser displays it.
WebP converterGIF Graphics Interchange Format
GIF is a 1987 format limited to a 256-colour palette per frame. It survives because it animates everywhere: chat apps, email clients and forums all play GIFs without a video player.
GIF converterHow to use the WebP to GIF Converter
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Click Choose files or drop your WebP images onto the page.
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Adjust the GIF options if needed. The defaults work well for most images.
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Click Convert, then download each GIF or all of them as a ZIP.
Why convert WebP to GIF?
WebP files mostly arrive when you save an image from a website, because Chrome and most large sites now serve WebP instead of JPG or PNG. Older desktop software, some print shops and many upload forms still reject it. Choose GIF when the result has to loop in a chat app, forum or email client without a video player.
WebP to GIF settings
GIF output is limited to 256 colours, which is ideal for simple graphics but can show banding in photos. You can also cap the width and height, which resizes large photos in the same step.
Frequently asked questions
Will the GIF lose quality?
GIF is lossless, so the conversion keeps every pixel or sample that is in your WebP file. It cannot bring back detail that WebP compression already removed, and the GIF file will usually be larger.
Is transparency kept when converting WebP to GIF?
Yes. GIF supports transparency, so transparent areas in your WebP stay transparent.
Will the GIF be smaller than the WebP?
No, usually larger for photos: as a rough guide, the GIF comes out at around 4.5× the size of the WebP, depending on the quality setting.
Questions about privacy, file-size limits or conversion speed are answered in the general FAQ.