How to convert GIF to WEBM
To convert GIF to WEBM, upload your GIF file, choose WEBM as the output format and press Convert. The finished WEBM file is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds, free, with no watermark and no sign-up. Your file is deleted from our server about 30 minutes after the conversion.
This free online converter turns GIF image files into WEBM in your browser, with no software to install and no watermark. The conversion runs on our server using open-source tools, and the result is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds. Your GIF file is deleted automatically about 30 minutes after the conversion.
Reasons to switch from GIF to WEBM
- Designed for the web and royalty-free
- Plays natively in Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Android
- Efficient VP9 compression
- Opens in: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, Android and VLC; partial on Safari and iOS
What to expect from this conversion
- A video made from a GIF is usually 5 to 20 times smaller and plays smoothly. Many sites and chat apps now prefer MP4 over GIF for that reason.
- GIFs have no sound, so the video has no audio track.
GIF vs WEBM
| Property | GIF | WEBM |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Graphics Interchange Format | WebM |
| Released | 1987, CompuServe | 2010, Google |
| Family | Image | Video |
| Opens in | every browser, chat app and social platform | Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, Android and VLC; partial on Safari and iOS |
| Best for | short looping animations and memes; simple icons | embedding video on your own website; short looping clips and web animations |
Steps to convert GIF to WEBM
- Drop your GIF file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that WEBM is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new WEBM file to your device when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- MP4 plays everywhere, WEBM is smaller on the web.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert GIF to WEBM?
Drop your GIF file on the converter, confirm that WEBM is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the WEBM file. No account or software is needed.
Is the GIF to WEBM converter free?
Yes. It is free, with no watermark, no sign-up and no limit on how many files you convert. The site is supported by ads.
What should I know before converting GIF to WEBM?
A video made from a GIF is usually 5 to 20 times smaller and plays smoothly. Many sites and chat apps now prefer MP4 over GIF for that reason. GIFs have no sound, so the video has no audio track.
Why convert a GIF to WEBM?
Video is far smaller than GIF and plays more smoothly. It is also easier to upload and share.
Which programs open WEBM files?
WEBM files open in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Opera, Android and VLC; partial on Safari and iOS.
How large a file can I convert?
Up to 60 MB per file. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion, and no one looks at them.