
Convert WebP to GIF — GIFs for Chat, Email and Web
Convert WebP to GIF online for animations that play in chat, email and on the web. No software to install. Preview one free or batch-convert with Premium.
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Why convert WebP to GIF?
- GIF is supported far more widely than WebP, so the file is easier to open, share and upload.
- Animation is kept: every frame and its timing carries over to the GIF.
- GIF is made for short animations, stickers and flat-colour graphics.
What to expect when converting WebP to GIF
- GIF transparency is on or off per pixel, so soft edges and shadows become hard-edged.
- GIF shows at most 256 colours per frame, so photos and gradients are dithered and may show banding.
WebP vs GIF
| Functie | WebP | GIF |
|---|---|---|
| Volledige naam | WebP | Graphics Interchange Format |
| Origin | Released by Google in 2010 | Introduced by CompuServe in 1987 |
| Compressie | Lossy or lossless | Lossless, but limited to 256 colours |
| Transparency | Yes — smooth, partial transparency | On/off only (one transparent colour) |
| Animatie | Ja | Ja |
| Kleur | 8 bits per channel | Up to 256 colours per frame |
| Where it opens | All current browsers; some older desktop apps and upload forms reject it | All browsers, email apps and messaging apps |
| Beste voor | websites, online stores and blogs that need fast-loading images | short animations, stickers and flat-colour graphics |
| Main drawback | older apps and some upload forms don’t accept it | only 256 colours and on/off transparency |
In short: choose WebP for websites, online stores and blogs that need fast-loading images; choose GIF for short animations, stickers and flat-colour graphics.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I convert WebP to GIF?
- Upload your WebP file above. It is converted to GIF automatically (change the output format or quality in the Settings tab if you need to), then click Download. There is nothing to install.
- Does converting WebP to GIF lose quality?
- GIF is limited to 256 colours per frame, so photos lose colour detail; graphics with few colours convert cleanly.
- Will the GIF keep the transparent background?
- Partly. GIF keeps transparency as on or off per pixel, so soft edges and shadows become hard-edged.
- Will the animation be kept?
- Yes. Every frame and its timing carries over to the GIF.
- WebP or GIF: which should I use?
- Use WebP for websites, online stores and blogs that need fast-loading images. Use GIF for short animations, stickers and flat-colour graphics. Keep in mind the main drawback of GIF: only 256 colours and on/off transparency.
- What is a WebP file?
- WebP was designed by Google for the web. Google measured lossy WebP files at 25–34% smaller than comparable JPGs, and WebP also handles transparency and animation.
- Is the WebP to GIF converter free?
- Yes. Convert, preview and download a single result without creating an account. Premium adds batch conversion (many files into one ZIP) and larger uploads.
Wat u kunt doen met WebP to GIF
Bekijk de belangrijkste mogelijkheden voordat u begint.
- Convert WebP files to GIF online
- Keep animation when the source is an animated GIF or WebP
- Switch to any other output format in Settings
- Batch-convert many WebP files into one ZIP
- Preview the result before you download
Referentie instellingen
5 instellingen
Beschikbare besturingselementen voor WebP to GIF.
Instellingen
- UitvoerformaatDropdownmenu
- Chooses the file type you download. The page opens on its own output format; switch to any other format before converting.Opties: JPGPNGWebPAVIFGIFTIFFBMPICOPDF
- KwaliteitSchuifregelaarBereik: 20–100 · Standaard: 90
- For JPG, WebP, AVIF and image-to-PDF output: higher keeps more detail but makes a bigger file; 60–80 suits most photos. Documents (Publisher, XPS, EPS…) become PDFs with every page and sharp text, with no quality setting.
- Lossless-modusAan / Uit
- For WebP and AVIF output: keeps every pixel exactly (best for logos, graphics and transparency) at the cost of a larger file.
- AchtergrondvullingKleurkiezer
- For JPG, BMP and image-to-PDF output, which can’t store transparency: the colour that fills transparent areas (white by default).
Modus
- Enkel bestand / batchDropdownmenu
- Verwerk één bestand of een batch met gedeelde instellingen. Batchresultaten downloaden als één ZIP.Opties: Enkel bestandPartij
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