iconGIF to Animated WebP Converter

GIF to WebP Converter transforms your animated GIF files into WebP format, reducing file size by up to 64% while preserving transparency and animation quality. Ideal for websites, social media, and messaging apps.

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Drop your GIF file here or click to select it

Max file size: 10MB


Smaller file 75 Better quality

⇢ Check also Compress WebP, WebP Frame Extractor and GIF Speed Adjuster conversion.

How to Convert GIF to WebP

  1. Upload your animated GIF file by dragging and dropping or using the file browser.
  2. Select your preferred compression mode (lossy for smaller size or lossless for best quality).
  3. Adjust quality and compression settings as needed.
  4. Click the "Convert to WebP" button.
  5. Download your converted WebP file and enjoy the smaller file size!

Benefits of WebP over GIF

  • Smaller File Size: WebP animations are up to 64% smaller than equivalent GIFs, making your website faster and reducing bandwidth usage.
  • Better Color Depth: WebP supports 24-bit RGB color with 8-bit alpha channel transparency, while GIF only supports 8-bit color and limited transparency.
  • Smoother Animations: WebP's compression techniques preserve more detail in animated content, resulting in smoother and more vibrant animations.
  • Mixed Compression: WebP allows combining lossy and lossless frames in a single animation, optimizing for both quality and size.

Compression Mode Explained

  • Lossy Mode: Achieves the smallest file sizes (up to 64% smaller than GIF) by allowing some quality reduction. Ideal for most web uses where file size is critical.
  • Lossless Mode: Preserves all visual information from the original GIF with no quality loss, but with files still about 19% smaller than GIF. Perfect when every detail matters.
  • Mixed Mode: Automatically analyzes each frame to determine the optimal compression method. Complex frames use lossy compression while simple frames use lossless for the best balance.

Important Notes

  • WebP is supported by all major browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge
  • Converted files maintain the same frame rate and animation timing as the original GIF
  • For maximum compatibility, consider providing both WebP and GIF versions on your website

FAQ - GIF to WebP Converter

Will my animation quality be reduced when converting to WebP? +

When using lossless compression, there is no quality loss at all. With lossy compression, there may be some minor quality reduction, but WebP's compression algorithms are designed to maintain visual quality even at high compression rates. With the quality slider, you can control the balance between file size and quality.

Will my animated WebP work on all browsers? +

As of 2025, all major browsers support animated WebP, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. For older browsers or in specific scenarios where WebP might not be supported, you can provide a fallback GIF version of your animation.

Will my animation timing and speed be preserved? +

Yes, our converter preserves the exact frame timing from your original GIF. Each frame's display duration is maintained in the WebP animation, ensuring your animation plays at the same speed and rhythm as the original.

What's the maximum size GIF I can convert? +

Our converter supports GIF files up to 10MB in size. For larger files, you may need to compress your GIF first or process it in sections. Most animated GIFs used on websites and social media are well below this limit.