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GIF to WebP Converter
Convert a GIF to a WebP still image for a smaller file that works on every modern browser. Conversion runs in your browser, and nothing is uploaded.
Your images never leave your device
How to use GIF to WebP
- Drop your GIF files on the page or pick them from your device.
- Wait while each file is converted to WebP on your device.
- Download the WebP files one by one, or all together as a zip.
Frequently asked questions
Is a WebP smaller than the GIF it came from?
Usually, and often by a large amount for photo-like images. Very small graphics may not change much, and some tiny flat images can even come out larger.
Can I make an animated WebP from a GIF here?
No. This converter outputs a still image from the first frame only. Animations are not preserved.
Should I use WebP or PNG for pixel art?
PNG. It is lossless and reproduces hard pixel edges exactly. Use WebP when file size matters more than exact edge fidelity.
Are my GIF files uploaded anywhere?
No. The conversion runs in your browser using WebAssembly, so your GIF files stay on your device. There is no signup, no watermark and no cost, and you can convert a whole batch and download it as a zip.
About GIF to WebP
GIF is one of the least efficient formats still in daily use, so converting to WebP usually reduces size a lot for the same picture. That matters most for photo-like GIFs and for large graphics on a web page. WebP keeps transparency, so a GIF logo with a see-through background stays see-through.
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The converter produces a still WebP from the first frame, so an animated GIF loses its animation. If you need an animated WebP, this tool is not the way to get one. The 256-color palette of the original stays in the picture, even though WebP can hold more colors. WebP can be lossy, so very crisp edges and pixel art may look slightly different; use PNG for those. All current browsers display WebP, while some older software does not.
GIF is lossless but limited to a 256-color palette per frame; WebP is either lossy or lossless, depending on how the file was saved. Both formats can store transparency, so transparent areas in the GIF file stay transparent. GIF files can be animated, but the result is a still image made from the first frame. Compatibility: Every current browser displays it. Some older desktop software, email clients and upload forms still reject it.