Convert to GIF only if you need compatibility with very old browsers or systems that don't support WebP. GIF has universal support even on ancient devices. However, GIF's 256-color limit severely degrades photo quality compared to WebP's millions of colors.
Yes, significantly for photos. WebP supports millions of colors while GIF is limited to 256. This creates visible color banding and quality loss in photographs and complex images. Only convert to GIF if compatibility is more important than quality.
No. WebP has superior compression to GIF. Converting to GIF usually increases file size AND reduces quality. GIF's only advantage is broader compatibility with extremely old systems.
Yes, but the quality will be worse and files larger. WebP animations are far more efficient than GIF animations. Only convert if you absolutely need GIF format for compatibility with systems that don't support WebP.
No, unless targeting very old systems. WebP is superior in every technical aspect - better quality, smaller files, more features. Use GIF only when broad compatibility with ancient devices is absolutely necessary. For modern use, keep WebP.