WebP to GIF Converter
Convert WebP to GIF free — no upload, no signup
To convert WebP to GIF, drop your WebP images into the box below, click Convert, then Download. Fylo does the work inside your browser, so nothing is uploaded and there's no signup or watermark. Useful for platforms that accept GIF but not WebP; colours are reduced to 256.
Drop images here
or tap to browse · paste with Ctrl+V · add many at once
Your files never leave your device
No settings needed — GIF output keeps every pixel. Options are under Advanced.
Advanced
Fewer colours = smaller file.
Mixes palette colours to smooth gradients.
Leave empty to keep the original size.
How to convert WebP to GIF
Add your WebP files
Drag and drop WebP files into the box, tap to choose them, or paste with Ctrl+V. You can add many at once.
Review colour options
Dithering is on by default to smooth gradients; switch it off or reduce colours under Advanced.
Convert and download
Click Convert, then download each GIF or get them all in one ZIP.
Why convert WebP to GIF?
Some messaging apps, email clients and older forums still accept GIF but reject WebP. Converting a WebP sticker or graphic to GIF makes it postable almost anywhere.
Does converting WebP to GIF affect quality or size?
Fylo converts the first frame of the WebP into a still GIF. Colours are reduced to a 256-colour palette with optional dithering, and WebP's smooth alpha becomes GIF's on/off transparency. Animated WebP to animated GIF isn't supported yet — it needs frame-by-frame decoding we plan to add.
What's the difference between WebP and GIF?
WebP is Google's web image format. It supports lossy and lossless compression, transparency and animation, and is typically 25–35% smaller than JPG at similar quality.
GIF is a 1987 format limited to 256 colours per frame with on/off transparency. It's still everywhere thanks to simple animation support, but it's inefficient for photos.
Learn more: WebP format guide · GIF format guide
| Property | WebP | GIF |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy (VP8) or lossless (VP8L) | Lossless (LZW), 256-colour palette |
| Transparency | Yes — full 8-bit alpha | 1-bit (on/off) |
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
| Colour depth | 24-bit + alpha | 8-bit palette (256 colours) |
| Typical size, 12 MP photo | ≈ 1.5–3 MB | Not suited to photos |
| Support | All modern browsers (Safari 14+, 2020) | Universal |
| Best for | Website images, e-commerce, blogs | Simple animations, small flat graphics |
| Introduced | 2010 | 1987 |
Frequently asked questions
Does Fylo convert animated WebP to animated GIF?
Not yet. Today Fylo converts the first frame to a still GIF. Full animation support is on our roadmap.
Why does my GIF look different from the WebP?
GIF can only show 256 colours per frame and has no partial transparency, so gradients may band and soft edges may become jagged.
Are my WebP files uploaded to a server?
No. Fylo converts WebP to GIF entirely inside your browser using a background Web Worker, so your files never leave your device. That's also why it's fast — there's no upload or download wait.
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