# Convert WebP to GIF Convert WebP images to GIF format with animation support and color optimization > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/webp-to-gif - **Category:** Media - **Keywords:** webp, gif, convert, image, format, animation, colors ## Overview Easily convert your animated or static WebP images into the widely compatible GIF format with this efficient online utility, featuring customizable color depth, quality settings, and dithering options. ## Inputs - **WebP Image File** (file): Select WebP image to convert - **Number of Colors (2-256)** (number): Enter number of colors (default: 256) - **Quality/Compression Level (1-10)** (number): Enter quality level (default: 7) - **Enable Dithering** (checkbox): Check to enable dithering for better color transitions ## When to use - When you need to share animated WebP files on platforms that only support GIF. - When you want to reduce file size by adjusting color palettes for specific web displays. - When you need to ensure cross-browser compatibility for legacy systems that do not support WebP. ## How it works - Upload your WebP file using the file selector. - Adjust the color count, quality level, and dithering settings to suit your needs. - Click the convert button to process the file. - Download your newly generated GIF image. ## Use cases - Converting animated stickers for use in messaging apps. - Preparing web graphics for older browser compatibility. - Optimizing image assets for social media posts that require GIF format. ## Frequently asked questions ### Does this tool support animated WebP files? Yes, the tool preserves animation frames when converting WebP to GIF. ### What is the maximum file size I can upload? You can upload WebP files up to 10MB in size. ### How does the dithering option affect the output? Enabling dithering helps create smoother color transitions and reduces banding in images with limited color palettes. ### Can I control the output file size? Yes, you can reduce the file size by lowering the number of colors and adjusting the quality compression level. ### Is my data stored on your servers? No, files are processed in memory and are not stored permanently on our servers. ## Related tools - [Batch Image Convert](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/batch-convert): Convert multiple images to different formats with quality settings and batch processing - [Convert GIF to Animated WebP](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/gif-to-animated-webp): Convert animated GIF images to animated WebP format with better compression and modern web support - [Convert GIF to WebP](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/gif-to-webp): Convert GIF images to WebP format with quality settings and transparency support - [Batch Image Convert](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-batch-convert): Convert multiple image files between different formats like JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, TIFF, GIF with quality settings and batch processing - [Image Resizer](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-resize): Professional image resizing tool with multiple resize methods, aspect ratio preservation, and format conversion, supporting GIF/Animated WebP/APNG and JPEG/PNG/WEBP. - [Image Scaling](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-scaling): Apply scaling transformation to images with visual matrix representation. 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Great for learning linear algebra and image processing. ## Samples - [Web Image Processing Python Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/web-image-processing-python): Web Python image processing examples using PIL/Pillow including reading, saving, resizing, and format conversion - [Web Image Processing TypeScript Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/web-image-processing-typescript): Web TypeScript image processing examples including image read/save, scaling, and format conversion - [GIF Viewer Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/gif-viewer-samples): Sample animated GIF image for the in-browser GIF Viewer - [WebP Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/webp-samples): Sample WebP images in different aspect ratios and resolutions ## Related content - [Image Format Conversion and Animated Export Tools](https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/image-convert): Compare image format converters for JPG, PNG, GIF, AVIF, WebP, TIFF, ICO, base64, and animation-friendly exports in one hub. - [Image Cleanup, Framing, and Batch Prep Tools](https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/image-utility): Compare image cleanup, trimming, padding, framing, batch resize/compress, watermarking, and visual polish tools in one hub for asset preparation workflows. - [Image Metadata, EXIF, and Privacy Cleanup Tools](https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/image-metadata): Compare image metadata viewers, EXIF/IPTC/XMP inspectors, orientation fixers, metadata editors, and privacy cleanup tools for photo publishing workflows. - [Image Cleanup, Resize, and Detail Enhancement Tools](https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/image-cleanup-resize-and-detail-enhancement): Prepare images for delivery with orientation correction, trimming, denoising, resizing, sharpening, and batch conversion.