WEBP to GIF Converter

About WEBP to GIF

Converts a WebP image into a genuine GIF89a file, for the times a legacy site or system insists on that format. WebP can be animated, but this tool takes one still frame only, and the GIF is written by the tool itself.

How to use it

1. Drop a WebP file onto the drop zone or click to select a .webp file.
2. Check the Source preview for the frame that will be used.
3. Press Convert to GIF. There is nothing else to set.
4. Look at the Output panel and press Download GIF.
5. Press Reset to load another file.

When to use it

• Getting past an upload field that lists only .gif, .png and .jpg extensions.
• Making a static stand-in for an animated sticker file on a platform without WebP support.
• Testing legacy software against a file with a GIF extension.

Questions about WEBP to GIF

Will an animated WebP become an animated GIF?

No. Only one frame is drawn onto the canvas and saved, so all motion is lost. Make an animated GIF in a tool that reads every frame of the source.

Is the downloaded file real GIF data?

Yes. A canvas cannot write GIF, so the tool builds the file itself, with a GIF89a header, a color table and LZW-compressed pixels. Picky GIF readers open it as well as lenient viewers do.

Does the result have only 256 colors?

Yes. GIF allows 256 colors per frame, so a picture with more than that is reduced with a median-cut palette. Flat graphics with few colors come through unchanged, while photos can show banding.

Why choose GIF at all?

Only for compatibility. GIF dates from 1987 and is accepted almost everywhere, but it is a poor format for photographs. PNG or JPG serve most needs better.

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