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Convert GIF to WEBP

Convert GIF images to WEBP without installing anything and without uploading them to a server. WEBP is a good fit for websites, online shops, blogs: lighter, faster pages.

Drop your files hereor (GIF and over 40 other formats). You can also paste an image.No upload: everything happens on your device

How to convert GIF to WEBP

  1. Add your GIF files

    Drag one or more GIF files onto the dashed area, or tap it to pick them from your device.

  2. Choose WEBP and the options

    WEBP is already selected; the options hold the settings that matter for this conversion.

  3. Convert and download

    Press “Convert to WEBP”. When it’s done, download the files one by one or all together in a ZIP archive.

Good to know. In the options you can also resize, rotate or turn all the images black and white in one go.

GIF and WEBP compared

Source format

GIF

GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)

The format of short animations and memes. It uses a palette of at most 256 colours, so it’s fine for simple graphics but degrades photos. Transparency is all-or-nothing: a pixel is either solid or invisible.

Best for
Short animations, icons and graphics with few colours.
Limits
Only 256 colours and no partial transparency; long animations get very heavy.
Compression
lossless, max 256 colours
Transparency
Yes
Animation
Yes
Extensions
.gif
Since
1987
All about the GIF format

Target format

WEBP

WebP (developed by Google)

A format designed for the web: at the same quality it’s on average 25-35% lighter than JPG and PNG, and it also supports transparency and animation. Every modern browser shows it, but some graphics programs and online services still don’t accept it.

Best for
Websites, online shops, blogs: lighter, faster pages.
Limits
Patchy support in older software, printers and some upload forms.
Compression
lossy or lossless
Transparency
Yes
Animation
Yes
Extensions
.webp
Since
2010
All about the WEBP format

Questions about GIF and WEBP

Are my GIF files uploaded to a server?

No. The conversion from GIF to WEBP happens entirely in your browser, using your device’s computing power. Files aren’t sent or stored anywhere: when you close the page they’re gone from memory too.

How many files can I convert at once?

Up to 100 files at a time. There’s no fixed size limit: it depends on your device’s memory. On smartphones it’s best to work in smaller batches with heavy files such as videos.

Does it work on iPhone and Android?

Yes, with up-to-date Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Samsung Internet. On phones, converted files end up in the Downloads folder or the Files app.

What quality should I choose for WEBP?

For photos to share or post online, a quality between 75 and 85 gives light files with no visible flaws. For print or archiving go up to 90-95.

Do I need an internet connection?

Only to open the page (and, the first time, to download the components needed for that type of file). After that the conversion keeps working even if the connection drops.

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