What will I receive?
GIF to WEBP
The WebP result is static and re-encoded at the selected quality, with compatible transparency preserved. A smaller file is not guaranteed; compare the downloaded result with the source.
Convert GIF to WEBP online
Prepare a single-frame GIF graphic as WEBP. This tool does not convert animations.
Automatic deletion
InputGIFOutputWEBP
Step 1 of 3 · Files
Expires in 24 h- Files
- Format
- Result
Select GIF files
From your phone, computer, or drag them here. GIF · 50.0 MB per file · up to 5
The listed formats are accepted. Each file's structure is validated before conversion.
Conversion limits
What limits apply?
Up to 5 files, 50 MB each. Encrypted files, animations and unsafe content are not accepted. Structural validation may reject a conversion.
Input and output expire automatically after the period shown in the converter. Download your result before then.
Practical guide
Convert a static GIF to WEBP without misrepresenting animation
This flow is for single-frame GIF images. It creates a WEBP copy with adjustable quality and compatible transparency, but it neither converts animation nor silently takes its first scene.
Confirm that the GIF is static
A GIF with multiple frames is rejected in full. This avoids returning a still image that looks like a successful animation conversion; when the source moves, this converter is not the correct workflow.
Review transparency and palette edges
Compatible indexed transparency becomes a WEBP alpha channel. The format change does not invent colours or automatically smooth jagged edges already baked into the GIF, so inspect icons and logos on different backgrounds.
Set quality and measure the output
WEBP uses an adjustable quality setting; compare detail and size with the GIF at its real display dimensions. If you prefer an output without this lossy control, GIF to PNG serves a different editing and compatibility need.
Choose for the destination
Verify that the receiving platform supports WEBP and retain the source GIF. GIF to AVIF is another static-image option with its own compatibility trade-offs, and it does not convert animation either.
Frequently asked questions
Is GIF animation retained in WEBP?
No. The tool accepts static GIF files only. Multi-frame inputs are rejected and are not converted to animated WEBP.
Is GIF transparency preserved?
Yes, when the indexed transparency is valid. Inspect different backgrounds for halos that may already be part of the source image.
Is WEBP always smaller than GIF?
No. The outcome depends on the content and chosen quality, so compare both files without sacrificing the detail required by the destination.