Still WebP photos to a GIF
Add one still WebP per frame. This editor does not unpack an animated WebP, and it does not promise to preserve a WebP animation.
Make a GIF from photosStill files in, one frame each
A WebP that is a single picture behaves like a JPEG on this page: it becomes the next frame. The useful case is a set of still WebP photos, or a mix of WebP with JPEG and PNG, arranged by hand.
An animated WebP is a different object. It already contains its own frames and timing. This editor does not read that timeline. Do not expect the GIF to match the WebP’s motion.
What the file check accepts
The check looks at the file type before any frame is drawn. A still WebP is welcome. A file that is only an animation container is not a substitute for those stills.
| Input | Result here |
|---|---|
| Still WebP | One frame |
| Still JPEG or PNG | One frame, can be mixed with WebP |
| Animated WebP | Not unpacked. Do not rely on it for the sequence |
| HEIC, RAW, SVG, existing GIF | Rejected by the photo file check |
A practical mix
- Export or save the WebP pictures as stills. One file, one moment.
- Put the canvas-defining picture first if the others have different shapes.
- Preview smooth color. If the bands bother you, use fewer colors only when you are on the size page’s terms, or keep the standard 256-color export and crop tighter.
- Download and open the GIF. The WebP originals are not inside it.
Limits
There is no error text that names “animated WebP” specifically, because the editor never tries to split one. If the browser cannot decode a file, that file does not become a frame. The honest limit is: bring stills.
Questions
Can I drop an animated WebP on the page?
The file type is allowed, but the editor treats each selected file as one bitmap. It does not walk the animation’s internal frames or promise to copy that motion. Export the frames you want as still images first.
Can WebP, JPEG, and PNG share one GIF?
Yes. The photo list is the frame list. A WebP still, a JPEG, and a PNG can sit in one sequence. The canvas still follows the first image and the ratio control, with white in the gaps.
Why do WebP gradients look stepped?
The GIF palette is much smaller than a typical WebP photo. The quality fixture shows one gradient at 256, 64, and 32 colors. That loss is the encoder, not a WebP-only bug.
Is there a batch splitter for animated WebP?
No. There is no control that says “explode this WebP.” If you need frames, make those stills somewhere else, then import them here.
Related
Sources
- Same frame list as JPEG. WebP stills use the same order, canvas, and delay controls as JPEG.
