Animated GIFs are bulky. The same loop saved as WebP is often dramatically smaller, which speeds up pages and saves bandwidth. This GIF to WebP converter turns your GIFs into modern WebP files.
Convert GIF to WebP
Add your GIF files, check the settings and download them as WebP. Batch conversion, no sign-up and no watermark.
Why animations shrink so much
GIF stores every frame with an old, limited compression method and a 256 color palette. WebP uses modern compression for each frame and supports full color, so it can hold the same animation in a much smaller file. The saving depends on the clip, and long, colorful loops usually gain the most.
Convert GIF to WebP
- Add your GIF files with drag and drop or “Choose files”.
- Select WebP under “Convert to”.
- Adjust “Quality” and “Max width (optional)” to balance size and clarity.
- Download the WebP files or all of them through “Download all (ZIP)”.
Animation and processing
Animated images are handled by the server-based conversion, which keeps the frames. In that case your file is uploaded, converted and deleted immediately after conversion. If your GIF is a still image, a quick conversion gives you a single WebP picture.
| Feature | GIF | WebP |
|---|---|---|
| File size | Large for animations | Often much smaller |
| Quality | 256 colors | Full color |
| Transparency | On or off | Smooth alpha |
| Animation | Supported | Supported |
| Compatibility | Everywhere | Modern browsers and apps |
| Best for | Maximum compatibility | Fast web pages |
Using animated WebP on your site
- Modern browsers play animated WebP like a GIF.
- Some chat apps and older software do not support animated WebP, so test the destination.
- Keep the original GIF for those cases.
- Resize large GIFs before converting for the best size savings.
Troubleshooting
The WebP does not animate in an app
The app may not support animated WebP. Use the GIF there.
Quality dropped
Raise “Quality”. Very low values blur small details.
The file is not much smaller
Short, simple GIFs with few colors may already be small. Resize with “Max width (optional)”.
About your files
Animated conversions are uploaded to the server, converted and deleted immediately afterwards. No account is needed and no watermark is added.
Is WebP smaller than GIF?
Usually yes, often dramatically for animations.
Does GIF to WebP keep animation?
Animated files are processed on the server, which keeps the frames.
Are my files uploaded?
Animated conversions are uploaded, converted and deleted immediately afterwards.
Can I convert many GIFs at once?
Yes. Add a batch and download a ZIP.
Is it free?
Yes, with no sign-up and no watermark.
Related converters
See WebP to GIF, GIF to PNG, JPG to WebP and the WebP converter hub.