Animation fully preserved
This is the only converter in the GIF family that keeps every frame — the output is an animated WebP, not a still image.
GIF to WebP Converter
Convert GIF to WebP online with secure cloud processing. Preserve animation while reducing file size for modern websites. Free to start; no software required.
- Animation fully preserved
- Much smaller files, same motion
- Adjustable quality, fast turnaround
- Secure server processing
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GIF· up to 20.0 MB per file
Files are private and deleted after conversion
Anonymous files: 20 MB. Free accounts: 50 MB and batches of 5. Paid accounts: 200 MB and batches of 100.
Why use this GIF to WebP?
Convert GIF to WebP online with secure cloud processing. Preserve animation while reducing file size for modern websites. Free to start; no software required.
Much smaller files, same motion
Modern WebP compression typically shrinks animated GIFs dramatically while keeping playback smooth across current browsers and devices.
Adjustable quality, fast turnaround
A single quality slider from 1 to 100 balances size and sharpness, and conversion finishes in seconds.
Secure server processing
Files upload over HTTPS and are processed only to run the conversion; outputs auto-delete within 24 hours and inputs within 6–24 hours.
How to use the GIF to WebP
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Upload your GIF
Choose or drag a GIF up to 20 MB as an anonymous visitor, or up to 200 MB on a paid plan. The file is sent to our servers over an encrypted HTTPS connection to start the conversion.
- 02
The full animation is preserved
Every frame, its timing, and the loop count are carried over into an animated WebP — unlike converting to a still format, none of the motion is lost.
- 03
Choose a quality level
Pick a value from 1 to 100 to balance sharpness against file size; 75–85 works well for most animations.
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Download your WebP
Get the animated WebP through a signed download link, usually much smaller than the original GIF. Outputs auto-delete within 24 hours, and inputs are removed within 6–24 hours.
Best source settings for the GIF to WebP
Choose settings that match the result you need.
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| Need | Recommended setting | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Quality (1–100) | Controls the lossy WebP encoder. 75–85 keeps animations looking crisp while cutting most of the file size; drop toward 50 for maximum savings on simple clips, or raise to 90+ for detailed footage where artifacts would show. | Controls the lossy WebP encoder. 75–85 keeps animations looking crisp while cutting most of the file size; drop toward 50 for maximum savings on simple clips, or raise to 90+ for detailed footage where artifacts would show. |
- Upload your GIF
- Choose or drag a GIF up to 20 MB as an anonymous visitor, or up to 200 MB on a paid plan. The file is sent to our servers over an encrypted HTTPS connection to start the conversion.
- The full animation is preserved
- Every frame, its timing, and the loop count are carried over into an animated WebP — unlike converting to a still format, none of the motion is lost.
GIF to WebP input and output
Review what the tool accepts, how it processes the file, and what it produces.
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| Feature | GIF | WebP |
|---|---|---|
| Format | GIF | WebP |
| Processing | Secure cloud processing | Secure cloud processing |
| Result | Convert GIF to WebP online with secure cloud processing. Preserve animation while reducing file size for modern websites. Free to start; no software required. | Convert GIF to WebP online with secure cloud processing. Preserve animation while reducing file size for modern websites. Free to start; no software required. |
Where to use files from the GIF to WebP
The output is ready for common workflows supported by its format.
- Animation fully preserved
- This is the only converter in the GIF family that keeps every frame — the output is an animated WebP, not a still image.
- Much smaller files, same motion
- Modern WebP compression typically shrinks animated GIFs dramatically while keeping playback smooth across current browsers and devices.
- Adjustable quality, fast turnaround
- A single quality slider from 1 to 100 balances size and sharpness, and conversion finishes in seconds.
- Secure server processing
- Files upload over HTTPS and are processed only to run the conversion; outputs auto-delete within 24 hours and inputs within 6–24 hours.
About the formats
GIF
GIF is a bitmap format from 1987 that remains popular for one reason: simple looping animations. Each frame is limited to a 256-color palette, with only fully-on or fully-off transparency.
Its universal support makes GIFs easy to share anywhere, but the format is extremely inefficient: files are large and photos show visible color banding. For still images, PNG is smaller and higher quality; for animation, MP4 or animated WebP delivers the same clip at a fraction of the size.
WebP
WebP is a modern image format developed by Google that supports both lossy and lossless compression, along with transparency and animation. At comparable visual quality it usually produces noticeably smaller files than JPG or PNG.
Every current browser supports WebP, which makes it an excellent default for web delivery. Outside the browser the picture is mixed: older desktop software, some email clients, and legacy systems may fail to open it. If a recipient cannot view a WebP file, convert it to JPG for photos or to PNG when transparency must be preserved.
Privacy and file handling
This tool uses secure cloud processing for formats or operations browsers cannot handle reliably.
- Secure transfer
- Files are transferred over HTTPS and used only for the requested operation.
- Automatic deletion
- Inputs are removed within 6–24 hours and generated outputs within 24 hours.
- Private downloads
- Results are delivered with expiring signed download links.
GIF to WebP troubleshooting
- The animation does not play in some apps
- Animated WebP needs a modern viewer. All current browsers support it, but some older desktop apps, chat clients, and email tools show only the first frame. If you must target legacy software, keep a GIF copy as well.
- The result looks blurry or blocky
- Low quality values compress aggressively and can smear fine detail or create blocky artifacts. Raise the quality to 90 or above and convert again; the file will be bigger but usually still smaller than the GIF.
- The WebP is not much smaller than the GIF
- GIFs with few colors, small dimensions, or only a couple of frames are already efficient, so the savings shrink. Try lowering the quality value; the biggest wins come on long, colorful animations.
FAQ
- Is the animation preserved?
- Yes. GIF to WebP keeps your animation intact — every frame and its timing is re-encoded into an animated WebP, which usually ends up much smaller than the original GIF.
- How does the quality setting work?
- Quality runs from 1 to 100 and starts at the actual default of 92 for crisp detail. Lower values shrink the file at the cost of some sharpness; 75–85 is a useful smaller-file range for many GIFs.
- Is my GIF kept private?
- Yes. Files travel over HTTPS and are processed on our servers only to perform the conversion. Converted outputs are auto-deleted within 24 hours, and uploaded inputs are removed within 6–24 hours.
- What are the file size and usage limits?
- Anonymous visitors can convert files up to 20 MB and get 1 free server conversion. A free account raises the limit to 50 MB with 3 conversions every 30 days and batches of up to 5 files. Paid users get 200 MB per file and batches of up to 100 files.
- Does the WebP keep the original frame timing and loop count?
- Yes. The frame delays and loop count from your GIF are copied exactly into the animated WebP — only the compression changes, not the playback behavior.
- Will the WebP always be smaller than the GIF?
- Usually, but not guaranteed. Long, colorful animations shrink the most. GIFs that are already small, short, or use very few colors may see only a modest reduction — try a lower quality value if you need more savings.
- Does the WebP gain colors beyond the GIF's 256-color palette?
- No. WebP supports millions of colors, but it can only re-encode what was in the source — since GIF frames are limited to 256 colors, the WebP will look the same, just compressed more efficiently, not more colorful.
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