Convert GIF to WEBP
Change GIF files to WEBP in a few seconds.
Drop files here
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You can also paste an image with Ctrl+V.
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How it works
- 1
Add your GIF files
Drop them into the box or choose them from your device.
- 2
WEBP is already selected
Adjust the quality if you want a smaller file.
- 3
Convert and download
Several files arrive together in a ZIP.
GIF and WEBP: what changes
Converting GIF to WEBP is a quick way to make website images lighter, so pages load faster without looking worse.
GIF Graphics Interchange Format
GIF is limited to 256 colours and is best known for short animations. For still pictures it suits simple graphics more than photos.
WEBP WebP image
WEBP is a modern web format that is usually 25 to 35 percent smaller than JPG at the same visible quality, and it can hold transparency too. All current browsers show it, though some older programs do not.
Good to know before you convert
- GIF stores every pixel exactly, while WEBP saves space by simplifying fine detail. The WEBP will be much smaller. You can set the quality; 85 or more is hard to tell from the original.
- Transparent backgrounds are kept, because both GIF and WEBP support them.
- If your GIF is animated, only the first frame is converted, because WEBP here is a still picture.
Questions and answers
Is a transparent background kept?
Yes. Both formats support transparency.
Can I convert an animated GIF?
The first frame is saved as a still WEBP. Animation is not carried over.
Can I control the size of the WEBP file?
Yes. The quality slider trades file size against detail. Lower values give smaller files.
Will the WEBP look different from the GIF?
At normal settings the difference is very hard to see. The notes on this page explain exactly what changes.
Can I convert several GIF files at once?
Yes. Add them together. One result downloads directly; several are packed into a ZIP.