GIF to WebP Converter
Animated GIFs are heavy. Convert them to WebP to make pages load faster: the animation keeps every frame and its timing, usually in a much smaller file.
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What changes when you convert GIF to WebP
- WebP compression is lossy. You choose the quality (90 by default): lower values make smaller files but can blur fine detail and leave artifacts around text and sharp edges.
- Transparent and semi-transparent areas stay as they are in the WebP.
- An animated GIF stays animated: every frame, its timing and the loop setting are kept.
GIF and WebP compared
GIF
An older format still used everywhere for short looping animations.
- Compression
- Lossless compression of a palette limited to 256 colors per image.
- Transparency
- One transparent color: each pixel is fully transparent or fully opaque.
- Animation
- Yes: frames with their own timing, usually looping.
- Support
- Opens almost everywhere, including email clients and chat apps.
- Typical uses
- Short animations, reactions, simple graphics with few colors.
WebP
A web format developed by Google, generally smaller than JPG or PNG at comparable quality.
- Compression
- Lossy or lossless; images served by websites are usually lossy.
- Transparency
- Full alpha channel.
- Animation
- Yes: animated WebP replaces GIF on many websites.
- Support
- Current versions of all major browsers; some older programs, print services and upload forms still reject it.
- Typical uses
- Images on websites and online stores, where smaller files load faster.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers about converting GIF images to WebP with this free tool.
Will the WebP be smaller than the GIF?
Usually, often by a wide margin, because WebP compresses animations much more efficiently than GIF. The result shows the new size, so you can compare and adjust the quality.
Do all browsers play animated WebP?
All current major browsers do. Some email clients, chat apps and older programs do not, so keep the GIF where you need maximum compatibility.
Does the animation survive the GIF to WebP conversion?
Yes. Both formats store animations, so every frame is kept with its timing and loop setting. An animation larger than 25 megapixels across all its frames (width × height × number of frames) is converted from its first frame only.
Which quality setting should I choose for WebP?
The quality slider goes from 0 to 100 and starts at 90, a good balance for most images. Lower it for smaller files; raise it if you see blur or blocky artifacts around text. You can convert again with another value and compare the file sizes shown with the result.
Is the GIF to WebP converter free?
Yes, it is free and needs no account. It converts one image at a time, up to 10 MB and 25 megapixels, and adds no watermark. Images are processed for the conversion and are not stored permanently.
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