Convert GIF to WEBP
Free, fast and secure — convert GIF to WEBP right in your browser.
Shrink your GIF by converting to WEBP
Converting GIF to WEBP trades a little detail for a much smaller file, making WebP image the practical choice for fast web pages, email and sharing.
How to convert GIF to WEBP
- 1 Drop your GIF file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to WEBP automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new WEBP file instantly.
GIF vs WEBP
| Feature | GIF | WEBP |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
| Type | Raster | Raster |
| MIME type | image/gif | image/webp |
| Best for | Short looping animations, memes and simple flat graphics shared across the web. | Web images where page speed matters — photos, graphics and simple animations alike. |
About the formats
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.
WebP image
WebP is a modern Google format that delivers both lossy and lossless compression with transparency and animation. It typically produces noticeably smaller files than JPG or PNG at the same quality.
Strengths
- Smaller than JPG and PNG at similar quality
- Supports transparency and animation
- Great for fast-loading web pages
Limitations
- Not supported by some older software
- Less universal than JPG for sharing
- Limited print workflow support
Best for: Web images where page speed matters — photos, graphics and simple animations alike.