What does the WebP to GIF tool do?

It converts an animated WebP image into an animated GIF — the most widely compatible animation format, supported everywhere from chat apps to old browsers.

Why convert WebP to GIF?

GIF has broader compatibility than WebP — some messaging apps, editors, and older platforms don't support animated WebP but always support GIF.

Will the GIF file be larger than the original WebP?

Usually yes. GIF's compression is less efficient than WebP's, and its 256-color palette per frame is less compact than WebP's full-color encoding, so file size typically increases.

Is frame timing preserved?

Yes. Each frame's original WebP duration is carried over to the GIF so the animation speed matches the source WebP.

Does this tool upload my file anywhere?

No. The entire conversion — decoding, compositing, and encoding — happens locally in your browser using WebAssembly. Your WebP is never uploaded to a server.

Can I convert a transparent WebP?

Yes. Alpha transparency in the source WebP is preserved as GIF's on/off transparency in the output — fully transparent pixels stay transparent, but GIF cannot represent partial transparency.

Why does the output look slightly different in color?

GIF only supports a 256-color palette per frame, while WebP supports millions of colors. Some color banding may appear in gradients or photo-like frames after conversion.

Why is conversion slow for large WebP files?

Both decoding and GIF encoding run entirely in your browser via WebAssembly, so very large or long animations (many frames or high resolution) may take longer to process than smaller files.

Can I edit the GIF after downloading?

Yes. Once downloaded, the GIF is a standard file you can use or re-edit with any of this site's GIF tools or other software.

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

This tool is built for animated WebP files. A static WebP will convert to a single-frame GIF, which offers no benefit over just using the original image.

WebP to GIF

Convert an animated WebP to an animated GIF with alpha transparency preserved.

Drop your animated WebP here

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Convert an animated WebP into an animated GIF — the most universally compatible animation format, ready to use anywhere GIFs are supported.

Ideal when a platform, app, or editor doesn't support animated WebP but does support GIF. The conversion runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly, with no upload needed.

Guide: WebP to GIF

When to use it

Use animated WebP stickers in apps that only accept GIF.
Share web animations with people on older software.
Edit WebP animations with GIF tools.

Tips

GIF supports only 256 colors, so smooth gradients may show banding.
Partial transparency becomes on/off transparency in GIF.
The GIF can be larger than the WebP.

Good to know

Shrink the GIF with GIF Compress.
Convert back to WebP with GIF to WebP.
Conversion runs entirely in your browser.

How to Convert WebP to GIF

1
Upload a WebP
Drag and drop your animated WebP onto the upload area, or click it to browse and select a file.
2
Click Convert to GIF
Once the WebP loads and its frame count appears, click the 'Convert to GIF' button. Frames are decoded and encoded into an animated GIF using WebAssembly, entirely in your browser.
3
Download the GIF
When conversion finishes, preview the animated result and click 'Download GIF' to save the widely compatible file to your device.

WebP to GIF — FAQ

Last Updated: August 14, 2026