GIF to WebP Converter
Convert GIF images to WebP format for better compression and faster web loading. For animated GIFs, the first frame is extracted. All processing happens in your browser — your images never leave your device.
Upload GIF Images
Drag and drop GIF files here, or click to browse
Supports single or multiple GIF files
How to Convert GIF to WebP
- Upload GIF files: Drag and drop one or more GIF images, or click to browse and select files.
- Choose WebP quality: Select a quality level — 90% is recommended for excellent quality with significant file size savings.
- Automatic conversion: The tool instantly converts your GIF images to WebP format.
- Preview and compare: See original and converted file sizes side by side.
- Download: Save individual WebP files or all at once as a ZIP.
Note: For animated GIFs, only the first frame is converted. WebP animation is not supported in this tool.
Why Convert GIF to WebP?
✓ Much Smaller Files
WebP typically produces files significantly smaller than GIF, especially for images with complex color gradients or photographic content.
✓ Full Color Support
WebP supports millions of colors versus GIF's 256-color limit, producing much better quality for complex images.
✓ Better Transparency
WebP supports a full alpha channel with semi-transparency, unlike GIF's binary (on/off) transparency.
✓ Modern Web Format
WebP is supported by all major browsers and is the preferred format for web image delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to animated GIFs?
Only the first frame is converted. This tool does not produce animated WebP files. For animated WebP, you'll need dedicated video or animation conversion software.
Is WebP supported everywhere?
All major modern browsers — Chrome, Firefox, Safari (14+), and Edge — support WebP. For very old browsers or software outside the browser context, GIF or PNG may be safer choices.
Will the file be smaller than the original GIF?
Usually yes, particularly at quality settings of 85% or below. Small flat-color GIFs may already be very compact, so savings vary.
Are my files private?
Yes. Everything runs locally in your browser using the HTML5 Canvas API. Nothing is uploaded to any server.
