Convert GIF to WebP in Your Browser
Turn GIF images into WebP files without uploading anything. The conversion runs on your device, so the file never leaves your browser. Animated GIFs are converted from their first frame into a still WebP.
Settings
Output format: WebP (fixed on this page)
Accepts GIF files only.
Images processed locally in your browser. No upload to servers.
Why convert GIF to WebP?
- 1WebP is usually much smaller than GIF for still images, which cuts page weight for icons, sprites, and screenshots.
- 2WebP keeps the alpha channel, so a transparent GIF background stays transparent instead of gaining a white box.
- 3The encoder runs locally, which matters when the file you are converting is not yours to upload.
How to convert GIF to WebP
- 1Add files: Drop your GIF files onto the drop zone, or paste one from the clipboard.
- 2Choose the output format: Keep the output format set to WebP and pick the quality you want.
- 3Convert and download: Convert, then download each file or take all of them as a ZIP.
Frequently asked questions
What happens to an animated GIF?
This tool draws the first frame and encodes a still WebP, so animation is not carried over. If you need motion, keep the original GIF or use a video format.
How much smaller is WebP than GIF?
Still images are often several times smaller, because GIF stores at most 256 colours per frame while WebP stores a full-colour palette. Flat graphics gain the most, and you can lower the quality further if you need a smaller file.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion runs in your browser, so no image data is sent to us. You can check this yourself in your browser’s network panel while a conversion runs.
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