How to convert GIF to WEBP
To convert GIF to WEBP, upload your GIF file, choose WEBP as the output format and press Convert. The finished WEBP 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 changes GIF images into WEBP files in seconds, with no software to install and no watermark. You can convert several files at once, resize them and choose the quality for formats that support it. Metadata such as location tags is removed from the output for privacy.
Reasons to switch from GIF to WEBP
- 25 to 35 percent smaller than JPG
- Supports lossy, lossless, alpha and animation
- Supported by all current browsers
- Works with: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge and recent Android and iOS
What to expect from this conversion
- WEBP can be saved lossy or lossless. Quality 100 gives a lossless result where the format supports it, and lower values give smaller files.
- Transparency is kept in the WEBP file.
- Animation is preserved, including frame timing and looping.
GIF vs WEBP
| Property | GIF | WEBP |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Graphics Interchange Format | WebP |
| Released | 1987, CompuServe | 2010, Google |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy or lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
| Bit depth | 8-bit (256 colours) | 8-bit |
| Shown in browsers | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | short looping animations and memes; simple icons | fast-loading websites; replacing both JPG and PNG online |
Steps to convert GIF to WEBP
- Drop your GIF image file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that WEBP is selected as the target and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then download your new WEBP file when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- Use quality 80 to 90 for photos: it is visually close to the original at a much smaller size.
- Set a width if the image will be shown on a small screen, which also reduces the file size.
- Choose a background colour before converting transparent images to a format without transparency.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert GIF to WEBP?
Drop your GIF files on the converter, confirm that WEBP is the target and press Convert. Download each file or the whole batch as a ZIP.
Is the GIF to WEBP converter free?
Yes. It is free with no watermark, no sign-up and no limit on how many images you convert. The site is supported by ads.
Does converting GIF to WEBP reduce quality?
WEBP can be saved lossy or lossless. Quality 100 gives a lossless result where the format supports it, and lower values give smaller files. The quality slider only affects formats that use lossy compression.
Will transparency be kept when I convert GIF to WEBP?
Yes. WEBP supports transparency, so transparent areas stay transparent.
Which programs open WEBP files?
WEBP files open in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge and recent Android and iOS.
How many images can I convert at once?
Up to 20 images per batch, each up to 60 MB. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion.