Convert GIF to WEBM
Free, fast and secure — convert GIF to WEBM right in your browser.
GIF
WEBM
Shrink your GIF by converting to WEBM
Converting GIF to WEBM trades a little detail for a much smaller file, making WebM video the practical choice for fast web pages, email and sharing.
How to convert GIF to WEBM
- 1 Drop your GIF file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to WEBM automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new WEBM file instantly.
GIF vs WEBM
| Feature | GIF | WEBM |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
| MIME type | image/gif | video/webm |
| Best for | Short looping animations, memes and simple flat graphics shared across the web. | Embedding fast-loading video on websites and web apps. |
About the formats
GIF
GIF image
GIF is a classic format limited to 256 colours but able to hold short looping animations. It remains the lingua franca of reaction clips and simple web animations.
Strengths
- Universally supported animation
- Tiny files for simple graphics
- Supports basic transparency
Limitations
- Only 256 colours — poor for photos
- Large files for longer animations
- No partial transparency or sound
Best for: Short looping animations, memes and simple flat graphics shared across the web.
WEBM
WebM video
WebM is an open, royalty-free format built for the web. It streams efficiently in modern browsers and supports transparency, making it a favourite for HTML5 video.
Strengths
- Optimised for web streaming
- Open and royalty-free
- Supports alpha transparency
Limitations
- Limited support outside browsers
- Not ideal for editing
- Less common on mobile apps
Best for: Embedding fast-loading video on websites and web apps.
Frequently asked questions
Upload your GIF file above and it is converted to WEBM automatically. When it is ready, download your new WebM video — the whole thing takes just a few seconds in your browser.
Converting GIF to WEBM trades a little detail for a much smaller file, making WebM video the practical choice for fast web pages, email and sharing.
Because WEBM uses lossy compression, very fine detail may be reduced to save space. For everyday use the difference is hard to spot, and you get a much smaller file in return.
Yes. The converter is free to use, with no watermark and no sign-up required.
Your files are processed securely and are never shared with anyone.