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Convert GIF to WebP

Convert GIF to WebP format — 100% browser-based, no upload required.

2 cores · low tier

Drop a file here or click to select

Format will be auto-detected

About these formats

Source

GIF

Graphics Interchange Format

Classic format known for animated images. Limited to 256 colors per frame but universally supported for short animations.

Best for

Simple animationsMemesShort clipsUI elements

Advantages

  • + Animation support
  • + Universal support
  • + 1-bit transparency
  • + Small for simple graphics

Limitations

  • 256 color limit
  • Large animated files
  • No audio
  • Poor photo quality
Target

WebP

Web Picture

Modern image format by Google. Offers lossy and lossless compression with significantly smaller file sizes than PNG or JPG.

Best for

Web optimizationModern websitesProgressive web apps

Advantages

  • + ~30% smaller than JPG
  • + Transparency support
  • + Lossy & lossless
  • + Animation support

Limitations

  • Limited legacy browser support
  • Less software support