How do I convert GIF to WebP?

Upload your GIF file above. It is converted to WebP automatically (change the output format or quality in the Settings tab if you need to), then click Download. There is nothing to install.

Does converting GIF to WebP lose quality?

WebP is lossy by default, so some fine detail is discarded to make the file smaller. Raise the quality or switch on lossless in Settings for a closer copy.

Will the WebP keep the transparent background?

Yes. WebP supports smooth, partial transparency, so transparent areas stay transparent.

Will the animation be kept?

Yes. Every frame and its timing carries over to the WebP.

GIF is the original web animation format. Each frame can use only 256 colours, so it suits simple graphics and short loops rather than photos.

Is the GIF to WebP converter free?

Yes. Convert, preview and download a single result without creating an account. Premium adds batch conversion (many files into one ZIP) and larger uploads.

Convert GIF to WebP — Smaller Images for Faster Sites

Convert GIF to WebP online for smaller animations that keep every frame. No software to install. Preview one free or batch-convert with Premium.

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Why convert GIF to WebP?

WebP files are usually smaller than GIF for the same picture, so pages load faster and uploads finish sooner.
Animation is kept: every frame and its timing carries over to the WebP.
WebP is made for websites, online stores and blogs that need fast-loading images.

What to expect when converting GIF to WebP

WebP uses lossy compression by default; raise the quality or switch on lossless in Settings for a closer copy.
Your original GIF file isn’t changed: you download a new WebP copy.

GIF vs WebP

Feature	GIF	WebP
Full name	Graphics Interchange Format	WebP
Origin	Introduced by CompuServe in 1987	Released by Google in 2010
Compression	Lossless, but limited to 256 colours	Lossy or lossless
Transparency	On/off only (one transparent colour)	Yes — smooth, partial transparency
Animation	Yes	Yes
Colour	Up to 256 colours per frame	8 bits per channel
Where it opens	All browsers, email apps and messaging apps	All current browsers; some older desktop apps and upload forms reject it
Best for	short animations, stickers and flat-colour graphics	websites, online stores and blogs that need fast-loading images
Main drawback	only 256 colours and on/off transparency	older apps and some upload forms don’t accept it

In short: choose GIF for short animations, stickers and flat-colour graphics; choose WebP for websites, online stores and blogs that need fast-loading images.

GIF to WebP: the same animation in a lighter file for web pages

Among the GIF pages, this is the conversion that keeps motion: every frame of an animated GIF carries into an animated WebP. Sites swap GIFs for WebP because WebP isn't held to 256 colors and usually stores the same loop in less space, which adds up on a page with several animations.

Begin with the quality slider at 90 and try lower values for long or large loops. Lossless mode keeps every pixel of every frame and suits pixel art, screen recordings of interfaces and flat cartoons, where lossy compression would smear hard edges. GIF transparency comes across too, still as on-or-off pixels.

Watch the preview play before you replace the GIF on your site, and keep the original for chat apps and older editors that expect a .gif. If the animation is simply too heavy, cut colors and optimize frames in the GIF compressor or shrink its dimensions without dropping frames.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert GIF to WebP?: Upload your GIF file above. It is converted to WebP automatically (change the output format or quality in the Settings tab if you need to), then click Download. There is nothing to install.
Does converting GIF to WebP lose quality?: WebP is lossy by default, so some fine detail is discarded to make the file smaller. Raise the quality or switch on lossless in Settings for a closer copy.
Will the WebP keep the transparent background?: Yes. WebP supports smooth, partial transparency, so transparent areas stay transparent.
Will the animation be kept?: Yes. Every frame and its timing carries over to the WebP.
GIF or WebP: which should I use?: Use GIF for short animations, stickers and flat-colour graphics. Use WebP for websites, online stores and blogs that need fast-loading images. Keep in mind the main drawback of WebP: older apps and some upload forms don’t accept it.
What is a GIF file?: GIF is the original web animation format. Each frame can use only 256 colours, so it suits simple graphics and short loops rather than photos.
Is the GIF to WebP converter free?: Yes. Convert, preview and download a single result without creating an account. Premium adds batch conversion (many files into one ZIP) and larger uploads.

What you can do with GIF to WebP

Review the main capabilities before you begin.

Convert GIF files to WebP online
Choose WebP quality or switch to lossless
Switch to any other output format in Settings
Batch-convert many GIF files into one ZIP
Preview the result before you download

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Settings reference

Available controls for GIF to WebP.

Settings

Output formatDropdown: Chooses the file type you download. The page opens on its own output format; switch to any other format before converting.Options: JPGPNGWebPAVIFGIFTIFFBMPICOPDF
QualitySliderRange: 20–100 · Default: 90: For JPG, WebP, AVIF and image-to-PDF output: higher keeps more detail but makes a bigger file; 60–80 suits most photos. Documents (Publisher, XPS, EPS…) become PDFs with every page and sharp text, with no quality setting.
Lossless modeOn / Off: For WebP and AVIF output: keeps every pixel exactly (best for logos, graphics and transparency) at the cost of a larger file.
Background fillColor picker: For JPG, BMP and image-to-PDF output, which can’t store transparency: the colour that fills transparent areas (white by default).