GIF to WebP Converter - Convert Animated GIF to Static WebP

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GIF Animated GIF Batch Upload

Max 15MB per file - Up to 10 files

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Frame Timeline (click to select)

Output Settings

WebP Quality

85%

Smaller file Better quality

Quick:

Lossless compression (larger files, perfect quality)

Resize Options

Resize during conversion

Static WebP output: Your animated GIF will be converted to a single static WebP image using the selected frame. For animated WebP output, try our GIF to Animated WebP converter.

How to Convert GIF to Static WebP

Upload your GIF files by dragging and dropping or clicking the upload area. Animated and static GIFs are both supported, with batch processing for up to 10 files.

Browse and select frames: Use the frame timeline to navigate through your GIF animation. Click any frame thumbnail or use the quick buttons (First, Middle, Last) to select your preferred frame.

Adjust output settings: Set the WebP quality level (higher = better quality but larger file), enable lossless mode for perfect quality, or resize the output image.

Convert and download: Click "Convert to WebP" and download individual files or all as a ZIP archive. For additional optimization, use our WebP Compressor.

Pro tip: If you need all frames as separate images, use our GIF Frame Extractor. For animated WebP output, try GIF to Animated WebP.

Why Convert GIF to Static WebP?

Smaller File Sizes

WebP images are typically 25-34% smaller than equivalent PNG or JPEG files, making your website load faster. Use our Image Resizer for even more optimization.

Better Quality

WebP supports both lossy and lossless compression with superior quality at equivalent file sizes compared to GIF's 256-color limitation.

Universal Browser Support

WebP is supported by all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Over 97% of users can view WebP images natively.

Full Color Support

Unlike GIF which is limited to 256 colors, WebP supports millions of colors plus transparency, preserving image quality. Check our WebP Analyzer to inspect results.

GIF vs WebP Comparison

GIF

Legacy format supporting animation and transparency. Limited to 256 colors per frame, resulting in banding and dithering on photographic content. Best for simple graphics and short animations. Consider our GIF Maker for creating new GIFs.

WebP

Modern format developed by Google offering superior compression for both static and animated images. Supports 24-bit color with 8-bit alpha channel, lossy and lossless modes. For animated content, see GIF to Animated WebP.

Common Use Cases

Website Thumbnails

Extract the best frame from animated GIFs for use as static preview thumbnails. Combine with our Image Cropper for perfect dimensions.

Social Media Posts

Convert animated reactions to static images for platforms that don't support GIF or where static images perform better. Try our Social Media Image Resizer for perfect sizing.

Documents & Presentations

Include static frames from GIF animations in documents, PDFs, or presentations where animation isn't supported. See our Image to PDF converter.

Email Attachments

Reduce file size significantly by converting animated GIFs to static WebP images for email attachments with faster sending and receiving.

Frequently Asked Questions

This tool extracts a single frame from your animated GIF and converts it to a static WebP image. The animation is not preserved - only your selected frame becomes the output image. If you want to keep the animation, use our GIF to Animated WebP converter instead.

Browse through all frames using the timeline at the bottom of the preview area. Click on any frame thumbnail to select it. Use the quick buttons (First, Middle, Last) to jump to common choices. The preview shows exactly what your output will look like before conversion.

Yes! WebP fully supports transparency (alpha channel) in both lossy and lossless modes. If your GIF has transparent areas, they will be preserved in the WebP output. WebP actually handles transparency better than GIF because it supports full 8-bit alpha rather than binary transparency.

For most uses, 80-90% quality provides excellent results with significant file size savings. For graphics with solid colors or text, consider using lossless mode. For photos or complex images where file size is critical, 70-80% usually works well. Use our WebP Analyzer to check your results.

Yes! You can upload up to 10 GIF files at once. For batch processing, the same frame selection (first, middle, or last) and quality settings will be applied to all files. Download all converted files as a single ZIP archive for convenience.

Static WebP images are typically 70-90% smaller than the original animated GIF because you're going from multiple frames to a single frame. Compared to an equivalent static PNG or JPEG, WebP is usually 25-34% smaller while maintaining similar visual quality.

Conversions are processed primarily in your browser for privacy. Any temporary server uploads are automatically deleted within 24 hours. We don't keep copies of your images or use them for any purpose beyond the conversion process.