Convert GIF to WebP Online Free
WebP stores the same image far more efficiently than GIF and supports full alpha transparency instead of GIF's hard 1-bit mask, so edges look smoother and the file is smaller. That combination makes it a good swap for web graphics.
The converter on this page is already set to WebP output — add your GIF and download the result in seconds.
Your file never leaves your browser. All processing happens on your device. Nothing is uploaded to any server.
What you can use it for
- Replacing GIF web graphics to improve Core Web Vitals
- Keeping transparency while cutting file size
- Modernising an old asset library to a current format
Other conversions
Need a different format, a quality slider or batch conversion? Use the image converter.
Frequently asked questions
No. This converter writes a still WebP from the first frame. Animated WebP is a different encode and is not produced here.
Usually by a wide margin, because GIF is limited to 256 colours and uses much older compression.
No. Everything runs in your browser.
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