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GIF to WebP Converter

Convert GIFs to WebP online for free — animation fully preserved, files usually far smaller. Upload your GIF and shrink it in seconds.

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GIF · up to 20.0 MB per file

Files are private and deleted after conversion

How to use GIF to WebP Converter

  1. 01

    Upload your GIF

    Choose or drag a GIF up to 20 MB as an anonymous visitor, or up to 200 MB on a paid plan. The file is sent to our servers over an encrypted HTTPS connection to start the conversion.

  2. 02

    The full animation is preserved

    Every frame, its timing, and the loop count are carried over into an animated WebP — unlike converting to a still format, none of the motion is lost.

  3. 03

    Choose a quality level

    Pick a value from 1 to 100 to balance sharpness against file size; 75–85 works well for most animations.

  4. 04

    Download your WebP

    Get the animated WebP through a signed download link, usually much smaller than the original GIF. Outputs auto-delete within 24 hours, and inputs are removed within 6–24 hours.

Why choose our GIF to WebP Converter

Animation fully preserved

This is the only converter in the GIF family that keeps every frame — the output is an animated WebP, not a still image.

Much smaller files, same motion

Modern WebP compression typically shrinks animated GIFs dramatically while keeping playback smooth across current browsers and devices.

Adjustable quality, fast turnaround

A single quality slider from 1 to 100 balances size and sharpness, and conversion finishes in seconds.

Secure server processing

Files upload over HTTPS and are processed only to run the conversion; outputs auto-delete within 24 hours and inputs within 6–24 hours.

No account needed to try it

Anonymous visitors get 1 free server conversion up to 20 MB before an account is required.

Settings guide

Quality (1–100)
Controls the lossy WebP encoder. 75–85 keeps animations looking crisp while cutting most of the file size; drop toward 50 for maximum savings on simple clips, or raise to 90+ for detailed footage where artifacts would show.

About the formats

GIF

GIF is a bitmap format from 1987 that remains popular for one reason: simple looping animations. Each frame is limited to a 256-color palette, with only fully-on or fully-off transparency.

Its universal support makes GIFs easy to share anywhere, but the format is extremely inefficient: files are large and photos show visible color banding. For still images, PNG is smaller and higher quality; for animation, MP4 or animated WebP delivers the same clip at a fraction of the size.

WebP

WebP is a modern image format developed by Google that supports both lossy and lossless compression, along with transparency and animation. At comparable visual quality it usually produces noticeably smaller files than JPG or PNG.

Every current browser supports WebP, which makes it an excellent default for web delivery. Outside the browser the picture is mixed: older desktop software, some email clients, and legacy systems may fail to open it. If a recipient cannot view a WebP file, convert it to JPG for photos or to PNG when transparency must be preserved.

Troubleshooting

The animation does not play in some apps
Animated WebP needs a modern viewer. All current browsers support it, but some older desktop apps, chat clients, and email tools show only the first frame. If you must target legacy software, keep a GIF copy as well.
The result looks blurry or blocky
Low quality values compress aggressively and can smear fine detail or create blocky artifacts. Raise the quality to 90 or above and convert again; the file will be bigger but usually still smaller than the GIF.
The WebP is not much smaller than the GIF
GIFs with few colors, small dimensions, or only a couple of frames are already efficient, so the savings shrink. Try lowering the quality value; the biggest wins come on long, colorful animations.

FAQ

Is the animation preserved?
Yes. GIF to WebP keeps your animation intact — every frame and its timing is re-encoded into an animated WebP, which usually ends up much smaller than the original GIF.
How does the quality setting work?
Quality runs from 1 to 100. Higher values keep more detail but produce larger files; lower values shrink the file at the cost of some sharpness. Values around 75–85 are a good balance for most GIFs.
Is my GIF kept private?
Yes. Files travel over HTTPS and are processed on our servers only to perform the conversion. Converted outputs are auto-deleted within 24 hours, and uploaded inputs are removed within 6–24 hours.
What are the file size and usage limits?
Anonymous visitors can convert files up to 20 MB and get 1 free server conversion. A free account raises the limit to 50 MB with 3 conversions every 30 days and batches of up to 5 files. Paid users get 200 MB per file and batches of up to 100 files.
Does the WebP keep the original frame timing and loop count?
Yes. The frame delays and loop count from your GIF are copied exactly into the animated WebP — only the compression changes, not the playback behavior.
Will the WebP always be smaller than the GIF?
Usually, but not guaranteed. Long, colorful animations shrink the most. GIFs that are already small, short, or use very few colors may see only a modest reduction — try a lower quality value if you need more savings.
Does the WebP gain colors beyond the GIF's 256-color palette?
No. WebP supports millions of colors, but it can only re-encode what was in the source — since GIF frames are limited to 256 colors, the WebP will look the same, just compressed more efficiently, not more colorful.

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